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A '''stoat''' or '''ermine''' is a [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]] 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 [[British]] [[House of Lords]]. | A '''stoat''' or '''ermine''' is a [[carnivorous]] [[mammal]] 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 [[British]] [[House of Lords]]. | ||
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Revision as of 23:44, September 19, 2008
A stoat or ermine is a carnivorous mammal 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 British House of Lords.