November 11, 2016

Did you know that the stoat is capable of killing prey much larger than itself? The stoat looks like a large weasel with a black tip on its tail. During the winter, its fur changes from a light brown to a majestic white. As cute as it is, this little guy isn't a picky eater. It has been caught grabbing baby birds from nests and hunting down rabbits a lot bigger than itself. The stoat is known to "surplus kill" where it kills more prey than it can eat so it can store the leftovers for later.