Brehm's Life of animals (Page 163) (6220159027)

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THE ERMINE, OR STOAT. This fierce little Beast of Prey is found in the northern portion of both hemispheres. It preys upon all small mam-
mals, attacking even Hares, does not despise Snakes or Lizards, and is especially iond of birds. The animal in the picture will find no difficulty in depopulat-
ing the nest above him. This animal's fur changes with the seasons. It is shown in this engraving in its summer coat, the upper part brownish-red, the lower
white. In the winter the animal is entirely white, except that the tip of the tail is black at all seasons. .Putorius erminea.)

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