The long-tailed weasel resembles the ermine but has a longer tail, 9.5-16 cm (3.6-6.3 in) in length and greater than 44 percent of the head-body length. This is the only other member of the weasel ...

Two baby long-tailed weasels were rescued and are being treated at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center on Friday.Officials said one of the ...

Every now and then I get an opportunity to work with a species that I don’t have much hands-on experience with. These are often rare or endangered species or a species that is difficult to access and ...

I spent the weekend up in the White Mountains participating in volunteer naturalist training for the Appalachian Mountain Club. I love these kinds of events. Every time I get together with other ...

The word weasel is something of a dichotomy. By definition, a weasel is a deceitful or treacherous person. For some pet owners, weasel is a term of endearment. They call their small feisty dog, or ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. The Mustelidae (Latin for weasel) family of predatory mammals numbers among its present residents in Western North Carolina weasels, ...

The slinky visitor poking his head out from above a downed tree gave us a curious look as we pulled ashore in our canoe. The tiny creature was slim, with brown fur over most of its body. Its chest, ...

Today we meet the long-tailed weasel, a high-energy predator that may be dancing for two very different reasons.The long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is known as the comadreja de cola larga or more ...