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The least weasel ( Mustela nivalis ), little weasel, common weasel, or simply weasel is the smallest member of the genus Mustela, family Mustelidae and order Carnivora. [2] It is native to Eurasia, North America and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Malta, Crete, the Azores, and São Tomé. It is classified as least concern by the IUCN, due to its wide distribution and ...
Weasels ⫽ ˈwiːzəlz ⫽ are mammals of the genus Mustela of the family Mustelidae. The genus Mustela includes the least weasels, polecats, stoats, ferrets, and European mink. Members of this genus are small, active predators, with long and slender bodies and short legs. The family Mustelidae, or mustelids (which also includes badgers ...
Long-tailed weasel. The long-tailed weasel ( Neogale frenata ), also known as the bridled weasel, masked ermine, or big stoat, is a species of mustelid native to the Neotropics. It is distinct from the short-tailed weasel ( Mustela erminea ), also known as a "stoat", a close relation in the genus Mustela that originated in Eurasia and crossed ...
A marten is a weasel -like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade. Martens are slender, agile animals, which are adapted to living in the taiga, and inhabit ...
The representation of the weasel family ( Mustelidae) in Scotland is typical of Britain as a whole save that the polecat is absent and that Scotland is the UK's stronghold of the pine marten, [27] although the purity of the latter breed is threatened by a release of American martens in northern England. [28]
The wolverine ( ⫽ ˈwʊlvəriːn ⫽ WUUL-və-reen, US also ⫽ ˌwʊlvəˈriːn ⫽ WUUL-və-REEN; [4] Gulo gulo ), also called the carcajou or quickhatch (from East Cree, kwiihkwahaacheew ), is the largest land-dwelling member of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. [2] The wolverine has a reputation for ferocity and strength out of proportion to its ...
The European mink ( Mustela lutreola ), also known as the Russian mink and Eurasian mink, is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to Europe. It is similar in colour to the American mink, but is slightly smaller and has a less specialized skull. [2] Despite having a similar name, build and behaviour, the European mink is not closely related ...
The Siberian weasel or kolonok ( Mustela sibirica) is a medium-sized weasel native to Asia, where it is widely distributed and inhabits various forest habitats and open areas.