The Long-tailed Weasel is the most widely distributed mustelid in North America, found from southern Canada to northern South America. It has a slender, elongated body that allows it to pursue rodents through narrow burrows and tunnels. Like the ermine, northern populations turn white in winter to match snowy surroundings.
Best time to see a Long-tailed Weasel
The best time to see a Long-tailed Weasel is May–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,348 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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