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The species, which is related to weasels, were once common but declined during the 18th and 19th centuries because of hunting and the loss of woodland.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

That means eradicating invasive species such as possums, rats and mustelids—a group that includes weasels, ferrets and stoats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2024

Squid-headed figures in lab coats inject fish with pink dye and cradle docile geese in front of giant mushroom-capped trees while solemn weasels look on.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Animal rehabilitation networks will offer white-tailed deer, shrews, weasels, and squirrels.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 29, 2024

They passed the weasels that became brass door handles, the carved flute player overhead, the stone lions mounted high above the landing.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett