| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Mustelidae |
| Genus: | Mustela |
| Scientific Name: | Mustela nivalis |
| Common Name: | Weasel |
| Other Name(s): | Common Weasel, European Weasel, Least Weasel |
| Group: | Mammal |
| Number Of Species: | 10 |
| Location: | Northern Hemisphere |
| Habitat: | Forest and open woodland |
| Colour: | Dark and Light Brown, Tan, White, Black |
| Skin Type: | Fur |
| Size (L): | 22cm - 38cm (8.6in - 15in) |
| Weight: | 120g-198g (4.2oz - 7oz) |
| Top Speed: | 25kph (15mph) |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Prey: | Mice, Lemmings, Voles |
| Predators: | Hawks, Foxes, Snakes |
| Lifestyle: | Diurnal/Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour: | Solitary |
| Life Span: | 1 - 3 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity: | 1 - 2 years |
| Gestation Period: | 5 weeks |
| Average Litter Size: | 5 |
| Name Of Young: | Kitten |
| Age Of Weaning: | 8 weeks |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size: | Stable |
| Biggest Threat: | Lack of prey species |
| Most Distinctive Feature: | Brown back and head with white underside |
| Fun Fact: | The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world! All this information is from http://a-z-animals.com/animals/ |
Monday 16 September 2013
Weasel Facts
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