But weasels are useful animals because they eat many rats and mice. Interesting facts The weasel does not have many friends. Animals much bigger than it , do not dare come near. Some say the weasel will kill without reason, even though it is not hungry. It is not afraid to fight a bear, or a porcupine.
Weasels are as curious as racccons and look under every bush and into holes.
The short-tailed weasel is small, but it is not afraid. It is a good fighter and moves in a flash. The weasel is a silent hunter, and can approach without a sound , then rush upon the animal. The weasels coat changes color. The brownish summer coat turns white for the winter.