Short tail Weasel...I stand corrected.
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03/17/24 12:37 PM
03/17/24 12:37 PM
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I've been seeing a short tail weasel in the backyard the last few days but last nite was the first chance for a pic....
Last edited by Bushmaster; 03/17/24 01:04 PM.
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Re: Least Weasel...
[Re: Bushmaster]
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03/17/24 12:44 PM
03/17/24 12:44 PM
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That is a short tail weasel. A least is smaller and no black tip on its tail.
Last edited by MJM; 03/17/24 01:00 PM.
"Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."
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Re: Least Weasel...
[Re: MJM]
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03/17/24 12:47 PM
03/17/24 12:47 PM
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That is a short tail weasel. A least is smaller and no black tip on its tail.
Yup, X 2.
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Re: Least Weasel...
[Re: Bushmaster]
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03/17/24 02:18 PM
03/17/24 02:18 PM
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Wish I had weasels around. They look so cool
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Re: Least Weasel...
[Re: Bushmaster]
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03/17/24 02:19 PM
03/17/24 02:19 PM
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WEASEL ID: Then key factor in identification of each species is the tail length in relation to the body length.
Least: Smallest of the weasels, little more than mouse size. Has a very short tail (less than one quarter the combined head and body length nose to base of tail. Tail has no black tip. Length (head, body & tail): Male 6 ½-8 ½ inches Female 6 ¼-7 ½ inches
Short Tail: Best identified by its black tipped tail that is less than half the combined length of the head and body length, nose to base of tail. Length (head, body & tail): Male 12 ½-13 ¾ inches Female 9-10 ½ inches
Long Tail: The largest weasel. Tail is also black tipped, but is more than half the length of the combination of the head and body, nose to base of tail. Length (head, body & tail): Male 16 ½-17 ¾ inches Female 12 ½- 13 ¾ inches
The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.
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Re: Least Weasel...
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03/17/24 03:22 PM
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Weasels are small killers. Yes, sir. If they grew to the size of a big possum, it might not be safe to go outdoors!
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