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Stoat

Mustela erminea

Classification

The stoat (Mustela erminea), also known as the Eurasian ermine or ermine, is a species of mustelid native to Eurasia and the northern regions of North America. Because of its wide circumpolar distribution, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The name ermine () is used especially in its pure white winter coat of the stoat or its fur.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Switzerland · 25,429Netherlands · 7,513United Kingdom · 6,703France · 6,585Germany · 2,542Belgium · 168Spain · 126Italy · 116Luxembourg · 70