Long-Tailed Weasel Mustela frenata

The black-tipped tail is thought to confuse predators (especially raptors) and causes them to attack the tail, allowing the weasel to get away. The ability to climb trees is often used as a defense against ground predators. Dogs, cats, and large snakes will also take weasels. Weasels are susceptible to canine distemper and ectoparasites. ................
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