The Weasel is a carnivore in the Mustelidae family, measuring about 45-50 cm in length, with a tail that adds another 25 cm and weighing about 2 kg. Its physical appearance is characterized by short, thick brown fur on the back, which tends to lighten toward the muzzle, forehead and cheeks. The ears are rounded and edged with white, while the paws have dark brown "stockings." One of its most distinctive features is the white or yellowish spot on the throat and neck, which extends to the belly and continues toward the inside of the front legs.
Compared with the common marten, the marten is distinguished mainly by its white throat spot, which is more extensive and extends toward the belly, while in the marten the spot is yellowish and less extensive. In addition, the marten is slightly smaller in size, its snout and legs are shorter, and its overall appearance is more slender.
This animal is mostly solitary and lives in forested areas, mixed forests and mountains. Its diet includes small mammals, birds, insects and occasionally fruit. The marten is an excellent climber and moves nimbly in trees, making it a very versatile predator.
Taxidermied specimen without mount; good state of preservation. It is displayed in a display case set in the museum's Eco-Fauna Room.
Association “Storia Natura e Vita”
Piazza Camozzi, 2
22010 Grandola ed Uniti (CO) – Italy
VAT ID: IT 03290790132
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