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No they are not, but are in the same family - The ermine or stoat (Mustela erminea) is a small mammal of the family Mustelidae. In North America it is known as the ermine or short-tailed weasel; elsewhere, "ermine" refers to the animal only when it has white fur, which it moults to in winter in snowy parts of its range.
The ferret is a domestic mammal of the type Mustela putorius furo, belonging to the family Mustelidae (weasels)
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What fur is a symbol of royalty?
Ermine, which is essentially just the white winter fur of stoats.
What group is the ermine in?
Ermine are in the group Mustelidae, which is the group that includes weasels, ferrets, skunks, wolverines, badgers, etc... Ermines are commonly known as Stoats or Short-Tailed weasels.
Is the ferret related to the ostrich?
Not even close, ferrets are in the weasel family like minks, ermine, stoats, etc
Is a stout a type of ferret?
I believe you mean stoat. And no, stoats are not ferrets. The two animals are members of the same genus (the capitalized word in a species name) and both can be generally referred to as "weasels". Stoat is another name for an ermine.
What is weasel in Japanese?
鼬, いたち or イタチ, "itachi", is the word for "weasel" and other members of the weasel family such as badgers, ferrets, ermine, stoats and mink.
What are minks related to?
Minks are part of the Mustelidae family, which comprises otters, weasels, badgers, ferrets, the wolverine, European polecat ferret, and a couple of other animals.
What owl is called ermine owl?
The "Ermine Owl" is the Snowy Owls since Ermine's are usually the snowey owls choice of prey since they are common and usually in the same eocsystem.
Do stoats eat dogs?
Stoats also known as Ermine is a carnivore that hunt primarily at night and feeds mostly on rodents, especially mice, voles, and lemmings. On occasion, may kill ground squirrels, rabbits, birds and bird eggs, and insects. The ermine is capable of killing animals much larger than itself. Surplus killing may occur, and ermines cache extra food for later use. Stoats also known as Ermine is a carnivore that hunt primarily at night and feeds mostly on rodents, especially mice, voles, and lemmings. On occasion, may kill ground squirrels, rabbits, birds and bird eggs, and insects. The ermine is capable of killing animals much larger than itself. Ermines usually kill more than needed and will store extra food for later use. The Stoat, or short-tailed weasel, eats meat, thus it is a carnivore.
When was the first weasel discovered?
Weasels and their kin, ferrets, stoats, ermine etc have been known since at least the days of the Roman Empire. An exact date of discovery is unknown, but they have been classified taxonomically for at least 300 years.
Why do ermine live in the tundra?
Ermine, or stoats, thrive in the tundra due to their adaptations to cold environments, including their thick fur that provides insulation and changes color for camouflage against snow. The tundra offers abundant prey, such as small mammals, which are essential for their diet. Additionally, the open landscape allows for efficient hunting and movement, making it an ideal habitat for these agile predators.
Are ferrets the same as cats?
Ferrets are in the weasel family (ermines, minks stoats, etc) Mustelidae.
What eats the Stoats possums dogs?
Foxes and Wolves eat Stoats
