🦡 The stoat, also known as the short-tailed weasel, is a small carnivorous mammal that belongs to the Mustelidae family. It has a long, slender body with short legs and a distinctive black-tipped tail. Stoats have a reddish-brown coat in the summer, which turns white during winter except for the tip of their tail, which remains black. They are agile hunters and are known for their remarkable speed and agility when chasing prey. Stoats are found in various habitats across Europe, Asia, and North America, and they primarily feed on small rodents, birds, and rabbits.