The stoat ( Mustela erminea ) is a furry little creature that packs a wallop. It's known across the Northern Hemisphere as a small but fierce predator with boundless energy.

This member of the Mustelid family is a relentless hunter that can take down prey much larger than itself. Whether bounding through open habitats or sneaking through underground burrows, stoats are built for speed, stealth and survival.

The Stoat is an Intercontinental Mustelid

Stoats live in most habitats across the northern regions of Europe, Asia and North America, thriving in forests, grasslands and even high country environments. With sandy brown fur in summer and a partially white coat in winter, this short-legged predator is highly adaptable.

Stoats were introduced in the late 1800s to New Zealand to h

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