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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Mustelidae |
| Genus | : | Mustela |
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| Scientific Name | : | Mustela nivalis |
| Common Name | : | Weasel |
| Other Name(s) | : | Common Weasel, European Weasel, Least Weasel |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 10 |
| Location | : | Northern Hemisphere |
| Habitat | : | Forest and open woodland |
| Colour | : | Dark and Light Brown, Tan, White, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (L) | : | 22cm - 38cm (8.6in - 15in) |
| Weight | : | 120g-198g (4.2oz - 7oz) |
| Top Speed | : | 25kph (15mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Mice, Lemmings, Voles |
| Predators | : | Hawks, Foxes, Snakes |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal/Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 1 - 3 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 1 - 2 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 5 weeks |
| Average Litter Size | : | 5 |
| Name Of Young | : | Kitten |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 8 weeks |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Stable |
| Biggest Threat | : | Lack of prey species |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Brown back and head with white underside |
| Fun Fact | : | The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world! |