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Most species of weasel seem to be doing well. We have plenty here in NC and they are rarely seen because of their nocturnal habits.
The only species of concern is the least weasel, which is decining in some areas.
The population is estimated at 700,000
Weasel is a common name for about 12 species of mammals in the genus Mustela of the Mustelidae family. They are found throughout North America, Asia, Afica, South America, and Europe.
Weasels vary in length from fifteen to thirty-five centimeters (six to fourteen inches), and usually have a light brown upper coat, white belly and black fur at the tip of the tail; in many species, populations living at high latitudes molt to a white coat with black fur at the tip of the tail in winter. They have long slender bodies, which enable them to follow their prey into burrows. Their tails are typically almost as long as the rest of their bodies. As is typical of small carnivores, weasels have a reputation for cleverness and guile. They also have tails that can be anywhere from 22-33 cm long and they use these to defend the food they get and to claim territory from other weasels. The average weasel weighs about 198 grams (7 ounces).
Source: wikipedia
General description: In summer, both weasels are medium to dark brown above, with yellowish white underparts. Both species turn white in winter. The larger of the two is the short-tailed species. It can reach 15 inches (38 cm) in length and 7 ounces (198 g) in weight. The least weasel well deserves its title of the smallest living carnivore. It reaches a maximum length of 10 inches (25 cm) and a weight of 3 ounces (85 g). The short-tailed weasel's tail is one-fourth to one-third of the total body length while the least weasel's tail length comprises only about 15 percent of total body length. During all seasons the tip of short-tailed weasel's tail is black. The tail of the least weasel contains only a few black hairs
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Are weasels a part of British wildlife?
Weasels occur all over the world, except Polar Regions and Australia
How many pups can weasels have?
7
How many weasels are in north America?
368046
What kind of weasels are there?
least weasels, short-haired weasels, & ferrets
Do weasels live in Ireland?
No, there are no weasels in Ireland. There are stoats, which some people mistake for weasels, but there are no actual weasels in Ireland.
Are weasels viscious?
Not all weasels
Do weasels live in forests?
No
Where are weasels in the world?
weasels are in ant artica but it the super forest of wantocky yhey go to the strore and buy a coat for them self and wear it till ant artica is hot
Where do weasel's live?
Weasels live in nooks and crannies, holes on trees and under rocks.
Do weasels kill chickens in an enclosed pen?
Yes, weasels can kill a chicken with their razor sharp teeth and claws. Weasels are known to kill many chickens for their survival.
What prey do weasels have?
Weasels are predators and are surprisingly very aggressive and will attack almost any animal on sight. Otters are members of the weasel family and eat fish primarily. Weasels eat many vermin such as moles, shrews, and rats.
Are bears related to weasels?
no weasels and bears are not related
