Long-tailed Weasel
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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
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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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
hunts
Deer Mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
A primary source of food in its habitat.
hunts
Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
Skilled at entering their burrows for a meal.
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Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
Can tackle prey much larger than itself.
eaten by
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
Vulnerable to nocturnal raptors.
eaten by
Coyote
Canis latrans
A predator in open landscapes.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
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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 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
How many babies does Long-tailed Weasel usually have?
4-9
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