Wezel - Weasel (Mustela nivalis), completely unfazed.

Weighing about 60 grams.

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Hermelijn - Stoat (Mustela erminea) in winter coat,
crossing a small ditch.

At least 30 meters distance.

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Hermelijn - Stoat (Mustela erminea) in winter coat.

A bit of etymology:

The root word for "stoat" is likely either the Dutch word stout ("bold") or the Gothic word stautan ("to push").

In Dutch this upright posture is called 'kegelen'.

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Hermelijn - Stoat (Mustela erminea) in winter coat.

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Wezel - Least weasel (Mustela nivalis)

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