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Some facts about the
Long-tailed weasel
Adult weight : 0.151 kg (0.3322 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 9 years
Female maturity :162 days
Male maturity : 365 days
Gestation : 25 days
Weaning : 37 days
Litter size : 6
Litters per year : 1
Interval between litters : 365 days
Weight at birth : 0.003 kg (0.0066 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.035 kg (0.077 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 1 W
Body mass : 0.225 kg (0.495 lbs)
Temperature : 38.85 °C (101.93 °F)
Long-tailed weasel
Order : Carnivora
Family : Mustelidae
Subfamily : Mustelinae
Species : Mustela frenata
The Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) is the most widespread Mustelid of the Americas, it ranges from north of South America to the south of Canada. Once thought to be nocturnal, it also hunts by day, primarily on voles. They are known for their zig-zag pattern hunting from burrow to burrow. The reason why weasels in a chicken yard, may kill all the chickens (more than it needs), is because its instinct dictates it should procure food when available and store it afterwards. When weasels drag their rump on the ground, they are thought to leave a scent to let other weasels know its sex and maybe even its identity. The Long-tailed Weasel is hunted by hawks, owls, cats, foxes, and snakes...
The Long-tailed weasel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the longtailed weasel
The females are called 'bitch, doe or jill' and males 'buck, dog, hub or jack'. A longtailed weasel group is called a 'boogle'.Countries
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, United States and Venezuela
Facts about the long-tailed weasel
html Weasel Species Account: Male long-tailed weasels are larger (13-16 inches in length; 6-16 ounces) than .
JPG Long-tailed Weasel : Animalia : Chordata : Mammalia : Carnivora : Mustelidae : Mustela : frenata Binomial name Mustela frenata The Long-tailed Weasel Mustela frenata is the most widely distributed mustelid in the New World.
Long Tailed Weasel Long-tailed Weasel The Long-tailed Weasel Mustela frenata is the most widely distributed South America.
long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is not an invasive species like the stoat and common weasel are, ie, it has not been introduced into other countries to become a conservation pest as the stoat
Long-tailed weasels are very quick, agile, and alert animals.
Mustela frenata The Long-tailed Weasel Mustela frenata is the most widely distributed mustelid in the New World.
The fur of the long-tailed weasel is composed of short, soft underfur covered by shiny guard hair.
The Prairie Long-Tailed Weasel is 55 centimeters long.
Long-tailed weasels are found in temperate and tropical habitats in North and Central America. (Full text)
Long-tailed weasels are found throughout the U. (Full text)
The long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is commonly mistaken for its short-tailed cousin, the ermine. (Full text)
Long-tailed weasels are prey for a number of predators. (Full text)
Description: The long-tailed weasel is larger (Full text)
The common, or long-tailed, weasel (Mustela frenata) is a slender animal with a body length of up to 12 inches (30 centimeters). (Full text)
During the summer, the long-tailed weasel is dark brown above and buff or yellowish-white below. (Full text)
Size/Weight: Male Long-tailed Weasels are larger (13-16 inches in length; 6-16 oz) than females (11-14 inches in length; 3-9 oz). (Full text)
Male long-tailed weasels are larger (13-16 inches in length; (Full text)
Description: The long-tailed weasel is a medium-sized, long-bodied member of the genus. (Full text)
Range and Habitat: Long-tailed weasels are distributed throughout the state. (Full text)
" Officially, today, the long-tailed weasel is a member of the Mustela frenata--mus-TELL-uh, Latin for weasel; free-NAY-tuh, Latin for bridle, from its cute facial feature. (Full text)
Long-tailed weasels are about 18 inches long including a 6-inch tail. (Full text)
The long-tailed weasel is found in most (Full text)
In summer the long-tailed weasel is brown with white underparts and brownish feet. (Full text)
The Long-tailed Weasel, Mustela frenata, is found in nonaquatic habitats statewide. (Full text)
Mustela frenata is very much a two-toned animal with a gingery brown top and a yellowish white underside. (Full text)
Long-tailed weasels are swift and effective predators. (Full text)
1. longtail weasel, long-tailed weasel, Mustela frenata -- (the common American weasel distinguished by large size and black-tipped tail)longtail weasel
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