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The Weasel

Meet the weasel - a tiny but terrific creature! Belonging to the Mustelidae family, weasels are slender, long-bodied animals with short legs, a small head, and eyes that sparkle with curiosity. They wear a coat of brown fur with a white underbelly, which in some species changes to pure white in winter for camouflage in the snow. Don't let their cute face fool you though; weasels are accomplished hunters, excellent climbers and swimmers and are known for their steely resolve and agility.

Weasel - Animal Matchup
Weasel
Size7-13 inches (18-33 cm)
Weight1-2 ounces (28-57 grams)
Speed40mph (64km/h)
Key StrengthAgility and ability to take on prey larger than themselves
Biggest WeaknessSmall size and light weight
Scientific NameMustela nivalis
FamilyMustelidae
HabitatForests, fields, grasslands, and farmlands
GeographyNorth America, Europe, and Asia
DietCarnivorous, primarily rodents and rabbits
Lifespan1.5 years - 3 years
Weasel - Animal Matchup

The Weasel

Meet the weasel - a tiny but terrific creature! Belonging to the Mustelidae family, weasels are slender, long-bodied animals with short legs, a small head, and eyes that sparkle with curiosity. They wear a coat of brown fur with a white underbelly, which in some species changes to pure white in winter for camouflage in the snow. Don't let their cute face fool you though; weasels are accomplished hunters, excellent climbers and swimmers and are known for their steely resolve and agility.

Fun Fact: Did you know, weasels perform a crazy "war dance" to surprise their prey before attacking, making them one of the grooviest hunters in the animal kingdom!

Weasel
Size7-13 inches (18-33 cm)
Weight1-2 ounces (28-57 grams)
Speed40mph (64km/h)
Key StrengthAgility and ability to take on prey larger than themselves
Biggest WeaknessSmall size and light weight
Scientific NameMustela nivalis
FamilyMustelidae
HabitatForests, fields, grasslands, and farmlands
GeographyNorth America, Europe, and Asia
DietCarnivorous, primarily rodents and rabbits
Lifespan1.5 years - 3 years

Fun Fact: Winter is coming? No worries! Some weasels change the color of their fur to pure white during winter, creating the perfect snowy disguise.

Fun Fact: Tiny but mighty - weasels may be small but they are known to take down prey much larger than themselves, proving size isn't everything!