Talk:European polecat/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: LittleJerry (talk · contribs) 18:55, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

Looks good overall, but there are problems I have:


 * is a species of mustelid native to western Eurasia and North Africa, which is classed by the IUCN as Least Concern due to its wide range and large numbers The IUCN status should be moved to the end of the lead. This wording doesn't sound right.
 * In size and proportions, the ferret is similar to the European polecat... I think something like "The ferret and European polecat are similar in both size and portions..."
 * The general appearance of the European polecat is typical of members of the genus Mustela, though it is generally more compact in conformation... I'd replace one of the "generals"
 * and, although short-legged, is not as elongated in body as the European mink or steppe polecat I would say that it "has a less elongated body then".
 * In Britain, the European polecat was regarded as a serious poultry predator prior to the introduction of wire netting, therefore eliminating it was considered the only option to reduce depredations. I think "for protection" is more suitable for wikipedia.
 * Compared to other endangered British mammals, such as otters and badgers is it accurrate to stay otters and badgers are "endangered" in Britian?

LittleJerry (talk) 18:55, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

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LittleJerry (talk) 14:59, 6 May 2012 (UTC)