Short-tailed Weasel – 7/21/24

Observer: Faith Berkland

Observation Date: 7/21/24

Observation Time: N/A

Observation Location: 302 Mansfield St.

Common Name: Short-tailed Weasel

Scientific Name: Mustela erminea

Comments: White undersides (as opposed to cream-colored), white feet, and small size differentiate short-tailed weasels from long-tailed weasels. Mink are all brown. Short-tailed weasels are also known as a stoats. In winter, they turn all white with a black-tipped tail, and are called ermine.

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