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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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Mustela erminea
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Size
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6.7 – 12.8 in. long
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Weight
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6 – 9 oz.
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Special Physical Traits
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Bright white coat in winter
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Life Span
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4 – 6 yrs.
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Habitat
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Mountains, farmland, moors, woodlands, etc.
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Diet
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Carnivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Rodents
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Predators
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Humans, large snakes, dogs, foxes, etc.
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Location
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North America and Eurasia
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Conservation Status
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Least Concern
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