Monday Mustelid #42 & 43

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Black footed ferret, Mustela nigripes  Audubon and Bachman, 1851

 

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Least weasel, Mustela nivalis L.

Cute baby weasel under the fold ...

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Least weasel pup, Mustela nivalis L.

 

I wasn't able to find a picture for the Indonesian mountain weasel (Mustela lutreolina Robinson and Thomas, 1917).

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Once again, Mustelids are beautiful animals. Thanks for educating us on these critters!