If you happen to see the Siberian Weasel during the winter, you will notice that they are wearing a very large coat. In order to protect themselves from the harsh environment they live in, this particular weasel grows a dense layer of soft and fluffy underfur, which keeps them nice and toasty warm. They protect this layer of fur with 3 to 4 centimetre (1.18 to 1.5 inches) long layer of guard hairs which defend against the harsh elements such as rain, wind and anything else mother nature can throw at it.<\/p>\n

If you live in an urban area in China then you may be thankful for the Siberian Weasel. Why? Well, the favourite city snack for the Siberian Weasel is a rather large and unpleasant rodent. Yes, that’s right, this weasel cleans the rats off the streets. In their more natural habitat these fluffy weasels will feed on a variety of small mammals including water voles, chipmunks, squirrels, muskrats and any other mammal they can chase down. The Siberian Weasel is an active hunter that will chase their prey down so don’t be surprised to see a weasel chasing down a large rate in a city near you. Once they catch their dinner, they will feed on a portion of it and store the rest for a rainy day. After all, you never know when you will be stuck looking for food.<\/p>\n

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