Mustela nivalis (least weasel)
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Mustelidae |
| Genus | Mustela |
| Species | Mustela nivalis |
| Common | least weasel |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Habitat | open forests; semi-desert; prairies |
| Description | Fur is brown dorsally and white ventrally; winter coat is all white |
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| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |