Weasel

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/weasel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Mustela spp
2. What is the lifespan?1-2 years in the wild; up to 10 years in captivity
3. What makes weasels so fast and good at hunting?Weasels have long, flexible bodies and short legs that let them dart quickly. Their sharp senses help them find and catch prey in tunnels and tight spaces.
4. Where can we find weasels around the world?Weasels live in North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of South America. They can be found in forests, grasslands, farms, and even near human homes.

Cosmopolitan Distribution: Found in numerous regions worldwide, indicating a broad geographic range and adaptability.
Hypercarnivore: An animal whose diet consists of more than 70% meat.
Fossorial Mammals: Animals adapted for digging and living primarily underground.
Phenotypic Plasticity: The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to environmental changes.