Stoat  (Mustela erminea)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Widespread and common throughout mainland Britain and Ireland (4), and occurs on a number of the larger islands around the UK (4). It is found throughout north temperate and cold parts of Eurasia and North America (1).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Inhabits a range of habitats including open moor, woodland, farmland and marsh (4).

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