Discover the truth about the infamous weasel, often associated with unsavory behavior. Do these critters deserve their bad reputation? Follow the adventures of a first-time weasel mom, fearless honey ...

The Stoat found in Ireland caused problems during Victorian times when the island of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom. British naturalists knew about the Stoat and the Weasel as both animals ...

Lithe, opportunistic and with a predilection for poultry, these elusive, often pocket-sized predators have long raised a stink for farmers and gamekeepers, but not all of them deserve such an otterly ...

While preparing for a recent lecture on carnivores I came across a tantalizing bit of trivia. According to "The Natural History of Weasels and Stoats" (by Carolyn M. King and Roger A. Powell), weasels ...

Fast, furious and deeply secretive, stoats and weasels are among the world’s least understood mammals. In fact more is known about the habits of snow leopards and the behaviour of tigers, than about ...

Pop Goes the Weasel. Not just a silly song about a monkey chasing a weasel, apparently. Some claim it's Cockney rhyming slang for pawning your coat. Coat rhymes with stoat, weasel another word for ...

For centuries, kings and queens have enrobed themselves in luxurious fur called ermine—which has a rich history. An ermine shares a gaze with Cecilia Gallerani, lady-in-waiting of the Duke of Milan, ...

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