Long-tailed weasels have brown fur on the upper side and yellowish-white belly fur with a black-tipped tail. They also have a long narrow body, long whiskers, and a long tail, about 50% of their body. Although they look cute and cuddly, they are relentless and ferocious predators with a fearless attitude about attacking bigger animals.
They mainly prey on rodents and sometimes eat lizards, small birds, and fruits. These weasels rely on scent and sound to detect their prey and kill them by biting the base of the prey’s skull. They are also very aggressive when protecting their territory from intruders.
Distribution
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
United States
VenezuelaAnything we've missed?
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
