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Ermine (Short-tailed weasel)

Mustela erminea

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43.2758, -70.6128

Field Notes

Description:

Small white slender body. Black tip on end of tail. Quick movements, seemed very curious, and slightly afraid to be seen.

Habitat:

Peeking out at me from rock wall in our yard. Forested area in Wells, Maine.

Notes:

Small, quick moving, only visited once.

Species ID Suggestions

Mink

Minkus
ange
1

Ermine (Short-tailed weasel)

Mustela erminea
kperensovich
1

Stoat

Mustela erminea

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KarenL
2

Long-tailed weasel

Mustela frenata
kperensovich
1

Mink?
ange
1

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PublishedJanuary 27, 2012

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