Stoat

usgb/stəʊt/
noun

A small wild animal with brown fur, part of the weasel family.

We spotted a stoat scurrying through the underbrush during our hike.
Visual representation of "stoat" - A small wild animal with brown fur, part of the weasel family.

Often appears as...

  • fur of stoat
  • stoat in winter
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Seasonal Change

A stoat's fur color changes from brown to white in winter to blend in with snowy environments.

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The stoat's winter coat is so white that it's almost invisible against the snow.
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Not a Rodent

Although small, don't confuse a stoat with a rodent; it is actually a predator that hunts them.

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Despite its size, the stoat is a fierce hunter of mice and voles.
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Habitat Specific

Stoats live in places with abundant underbrush or woodlands, mainly in the Northern Hemisphere.

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You might see a stoat if you walk through dense woods.
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