Least weasel

phylum	Chordata	The least weasel (Mustela nivalis), or simply weasel in the UK, is the smallest member of the genus Mustela and of the family Mustelidae (as well as the smallest of the Carnivora), native to Eurasia, North America and North Africa, though it has been introduced elsewhere. Least weasels from various parts of its range vary greatly in size. The body is slender and elongated and the legs and tail are relatively short. The colour varies geographically, as does the pelage type and length of tail. The dorsal surface, flanks, limbs and tail of the animal are usually some shade of brown while the underparts are white. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Mustelinae
class	Mammalia
infraclass	Eutheria
order	Carnivora
suborder	Caniformia
family	Mustelidae
genus	Mustela
species	M. nivalis

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