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Long-tailed Weasel

Neogale frenata

The Long-tailed Weasel is a small, playful animal with a long body and a fluffy tail. They are very quick and love to explore their surroundings, making them fun to watch in the wild!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Long-tailed Weasel has a long, slender body with short legs and reddish-brown fur on its back and sides, contrasting with a creamy white or yellow belly. Its most distinctive feature is a long tail tipped with black, even when its coat turns white in winter.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyMustelidaeGenusMustela
Long-tailed Weasel
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Long-tailed Weasel

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

11

Interesting facts

A group of weasels is called a 'boogle' or sometimes a 'gang'!

Despite their small size, they can take down prey much larger than themselves!

They often line their dens with fur from their prey to keep warm!

They sometimes perform a 'weasel war dance' to confuse prey before attacking!

Special abilities

Ability

Shadow Shifter

Long-tailed Weasel can change its fur from brown to white in winter because of seasonal camouflage, helping them hide in snow.

Ability

Burrow Bender

Long-tailed Weasel has a super flexible body that helps them squeeze into tiny rodent tunnels to hunt their prey.

Ability

Energy Dynamo

Long-tailed Weasel can hunt almost constantly because of its high metabolism, requiring them to eat a lot of food daily.

Measurements & details

Length
30-50 cm
Weight
0.08-0.45 kg
Lifespan
1-3 years
Top Speed
25 km/h
Litter Size
4-9
Gestation
205-337 days

Diet & Feeding

A fierce little hunter that loves to eat small mammals, birds, and sometimes insects.

Primary Foods

  • Mice
  • Voles
  • Rabbits
  • Chipmunks
  • Small birds
  • Insects

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

If you see a weasel, watch quietly from a distance and don’t try to touch it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Long-tailed Weasel?

The easiest way to identify Long-tailed Weasel is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Long-tailed Weasel?

30-50 cm

How much does Long-tailed Weasel weigh?

0.08-0.45 kg

How long does Long-tailed Weasel live?

1-3 years

How fast can Long-tailed Weasel move?

25 km/h

What does Long-tailed Weasel eat?

A fierce little hunter that loves to eat small mammals, birds, and sometimes insects.

Where is Long-tailed Weasel usually found?

Forests

How does Long-tailed Weasel hunt?

Pursuit

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