Weasels Facts

Weasels are part of a family which also includes ferrets, otters, mink and badgers. Weasels vary in colour and size but they have slender bodies , rounded ears and short legs. They are found in most places around the world, except in Australia and Antartica. Weasels are considered to be ferocious hunters, and are often not afraid to even confront animals bigger in size.

Weasels prey on small rodents such as mice and rats. They also attack birds, bird's eggs, frogs, bats, insects, earthworms and even domestic chickens. Weasels are curious, alert and bold. they are persistent hunters who seldom remain long in their dens and may go out hunting at any hour, but they prefer to hunt at night.

The weasel hunts by tirelessly investigating every small hole, crevice, bush or rock pile it encounters. It tracks prey by follwoing trails and it generally attack its prey by following trails, and generally attack its prey by following trails, and it generally attack its prey by ambushing and puncing on it. Weasels are very quick, and kill by piercing the base of the victim's skull with their teeth. They frequently kill more than they can eat. and often hide the leftover food. Did you know that the weasel can consume up to 1/3rdof its own weight in twenty four hours!!