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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