Stoats, weasels and ferrets
Stoats, weasels and ferrets are types of mustelids. They are about the size of
your forearm (20-30 cm) and have short, rounded ears. Mustelids can be brown-red
and white or black and white.
They can be mistaken for rats. However, mustelids
have a more elongated body than rats and their tail is hairy.
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identify the species of mustelid in the photographs, please let us know in the
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