The American Ermine has a slender body and a short tail, with a distinctive white coat in winter. This agile predator is known for its ability to hunt small mammals in snow-covered landscapes.
Habitat
Open grasslands and shrublands.
Diet
Carnivorous, primarily preying on rodents and small birds.
How common
Common
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