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Weasels are a mammals that belong to the Mustelidae family. This family of animals also includes animals such as, the wolverine, otter, badger and mink. They are carnivores and prey on small mammals. There are over 10 species of weasel that are widely distributed throughout much of the world. Letâs take a closer look where weasels can be found. Where do weasels live? At least one species of weasel can be found on every continent on Earth apart from Australia and Antarctica. Their distribution covers much of Asia, North America and the northern areas of South America. However, they are only found in very small regions of Africa. The following map shows the distribution of all species of weasel.
Anatomy - Weasels have very short legs, a long snout, and a long, slender body. Some weasels have long tails, others have short tails. They range from 5 to 16 inches long, plus a tail up to 7 inches long. Males are about twice the size of females. Weasels have brown to yellow-brown fur with paler fur on the belly. The tip of the tail is often black. Many weasels grow white fur in the winter, but the tip of the tail remains black.