HarbalEsquireOPDoncaster, South Yorkshire, England UK601 posts
"What is the difference between a stoat and a weasel?" is a question I have heard asked on numerous occasions. I have been called a weasel a couple of times recently, which brought the question back into my mind. So, for those who do not know the difference, and are curious, here it is:
There are two main differences; firstly, stoats do not go pop, and secondly, they are larger than weasels.
HarbalEsquireOPDoncaster, South Yorkshire, England UK601 posts
Tulefell: So they call you "weasel" 'coz you are cheap?
I think there were a number of negative qualities encompassed in the word when it was applied to me, Tule. Far more than you would think would fit in a weasel; in truth, I think it called for a stoat, really.
HarbalEsquire: I think there were a number of negative qualities encompassed in the word when it was applied to me, Tule. Far more than you would think would fit in a weasel; in truth, I think it called for a stoat, really.
Would you prefer to be called a Mink? Or perhaps Ermine, maybe Otter or Pine Marten and finally a Badger as they all belong to the mustelid family. I never knew Weasels, Badgers, Otters, polecats and Pine Marens were from the same family, learnt something new from this thread, many thanks
rizlared: Would you prefer to be called a Mink? Or perhaps Ermine, maybe Otter or Pine Marten and finally a Badger as they all belong to the mustelid family. I never knew Weasels, Badgers, Otters, polecats and Pine Marens were from the same family, learnt something new from this thread, many thanks
Pine Martens are cool dudes.
We have native red squirrels here, but grey ones were introduced at some point and have taken over much of the red squirrel territory and threatened their existence.
However, pine martens will kill and eat the grey squirrel and not touch the native red. So they are playing their part in controlling the spread of the grey.
We have native red squirrels here, but grey ones were introduced at some point and have taken over much of the red squirrel territory and threatened their existence.
However, pine martens will kill and eat the grey squirrel and not touch the native red. So they are playing their part in controlling the spread of the grey.
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There are two main differences; firstly, stoats do not go pop, and secondly, they are larger than weasels.
So now you know.