Weasels / ˈwiːzəlz / are mammals of the genus Mustela of the family Mustelidae. The genus Mustela includes the least weasels, polecats, stoats, ferrets, and European mink. Members of this genus are small, active predators, with long and slender bodies and short legs.

Weasels are small, short-legged carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela. They are related to, and similar in shape to, polecats, stoats, ferrets, and minks. All members of this genus are highly active and ferocious predators. Read on to learn about the weasel. Weasels have a slim, elongated body with a small, flattish, triangular head.

The Weasel (Mustela nivalis) is the smallest member of the Mustelid family and Britain’s smallest carnivore. Common weasels are found in central and western Europe and the Mediterranean region (but not the Mediterranean islands).

2023年11月28日 · Weasels are carnivorous mammals from the Mustelidae family, including river otters, badgers, and ferrets. The genus Mustela has the most weasel species, each with unique features. For example, when weasels move around, their hind feet register their front feet’s impressions, striding for about ten inches.