Morphometric characteristics of the weasel (Mustela nivalis L.) in the light of literature data
Journal: Magyar Apróvad Közlemények
Year: 2023

There is relatively little data available on the morphometrics of the weasel, so in the present study, we attempt to summarise the main characteristics that have been reported from European studies concerning the foretype of Mustela nivalis. Accordingly, we have summarised the body size and cranial morphology data reported in 22 studies from 18 countries. We included the mean and extreme values of these parameters, as known from the literature. The fact that in many cases, even the easy-to-recor