Russian Endangered Species: Siberian Weasel

Siberian weasel is a member of the weasel family, which belongs to the genus Siberian weasel in the family Mustelidae, Carnivora, Mammalia. The habitat is wide and can be found in Russia, India, Taiwan, China, Japan, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and so on. It also has the name Tairikuitachi. This weasel is currently designated as an endangered species. Overfishing is progressing in Russia due to the use of hair. Habitat destruction and death from traffic accidents are also problems.

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Habitat

Siberian weasels can be found in Russia, India, Taiwan, China, Japan, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and more.

Characteristic

Siberian weasel has a total length of 20-40 cm and a weight of 600-800 g. The coat color of the whole body is a slightly yellowish light brown in winter, and the fluff is removed and it becomes a slightly dark color in summer. It is an animal that can adapt to various environments such as natural forests consisting of deciduous trees and conifers, secondary forests, mixed forests, grasslands, and valleys. Siberian weasels can climb trees when attacked by natural enemies, or escape into the water and swim in the water. It is an animal that is usually hidden in fallen trees and stumps and often rests. It is a nocturnal animal that often rests during the day.

Ecology

Siberian weasels live on small mammals such as rodents and pikas, birds, amphibians, fish, siberian weasel and nuts. The breeding season is from April to May, and 1-12 animals can be bred at a time. In polygamy, males mate with multiple females. The average lifespan is about 2.1 years, but there is a record of about 8 years in the wild.

Endangered species

Siberian weasel is sometimes used for body hair, and especially the tail hair is used as a raw material for brushes, which poses the greatest threat to humans. Weasels have adapted to residential areas and have invaded homes, causing manure and noise problems. For that reason, it is often exterminated by humans. Siberian weasel is currently designated as an endangered species. Furthermore, the destruction of habitats by humans has become a problem, and habitats are decreasing.

Breeding

The population of Siberian weasel is declining, and it is quite difficult for the general public to raise it. Watch at the zoo or go to Russia, East Asia and more.