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Long-tailed Weasel

Mustela frenata

Description:

Running along a road in the rural community of Crystal Lakes, Colorado

Habitat:

Mountain meadow

Notes:

Only picture I snapped, too dang fast. Ground Squirrels were in the area sounding off.

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3 Comments

brewster.amanda365
brewster.amanda365 9 years ago

Amazing great find

AustinH.
AustinH. 9 years ago

This was the only time I've ever seen one. They're very elusive and uncommon. Amazing animals. A friend of mine saw one in its winter coat just the other day...so beautiful! Hope you see one someday!

AshleyT
AshleyT 9 years ago

Do you see these often? I would love to see one!

AustinH.
Spotted by
AustinH.

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jun 2, 2011
Submitted on Jan 31, 2015

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