least weasel
Americannoun
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In the Bialowieza Forest, the least weasel comes in two subspecies.
From Washington Post
It is not very much larger than the least weasel, and has the same long, lithe, slender body and neck.
From Project Gutenberg
Two other interesting animals may have lived in that tree, the least weasel and his sanguinary cousin the ermine, or large weasel.
From Project Gutenberg
Were it not for its habit of destroying the eggs and young of birds, the least weasel might be regarded as a wholly useful creature, for it devours innumerable mice, moles, shrews, and insects, and does not attack larger animals or poultry.
From Project Gutenberg
His smallest cousin is the Least Weasel.
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