Least weasel
Mustela nivalis
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Mammalcarnivore
The weasel, a sleek and nimble mammal, thrives across much of the Northern Hemisphere, from Eurasia to North America. Known as the smallest in its family, it’s a skilled hunter with a wide range, adapting to various environments.
- It’s the smallest member of the Mustela genus.
- Found in Eurasia, North America, and North Africa.
- Introduced to places like New Zealand and the Azores.
ForestGrasslandFarmAsiaEuropeNorth America
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Mustela nivalis
- Habitat
- Forest, Grassland, Farm
- Regions in this directory
- Asia, Europe, North America
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
