Meet the stoat — small, swift, and fierce! 🐾 With its sleek brown coat that turns white in winter, this tiny predator can take down prey bigger than itself. Fast, fearless, and full of energy — the stoat is nature’s little hunter! #animalfacts #stoat #wildlife #foryou | Short Facts Documentary

Stoat facts and control tips

The Life of the Stoat

The white stoat, also known as an ermine, is a short-tailed weasel that turns white in winter for camouflage, particularly in snowy regions. This color change helps them blend in with their environment and ambush prey. While commonly known as an ermine when white, they are brown with a black-tipped tail in the summer. They are carnivorous and opportunistic predators, feeding on small mammals, birds, and other small creatures. Color Change: Stoats undergo a seasonal color change, transitioning fr