A stoat or ermine is a carnivorousmammal native to the British Isles, Europe and North America. It closely resembles the weasel but is slightly larger. It has brown fur, but can grow white fur in a cold winter, in order to camouflage in snow. White ermine fur is traditionally used in some ceremonial garments, such as the robes worn by members of the BritishHouse of Lords.
