Weasels have long, slender bodies with comparatively short legs. ... Size varies, but most weasels are 15 to 24 inches long, including their tails. Coloring is usually brown, gray, or black with markings ranging from white to yellow. In the winter, their fur changes to all white.

Where do weasels live?

They are found in a wide range of habitats which include urban areas, lowland pasture, woodland, marshes and moors. Weasels are less common where their prey are scarce, such as at higher altitudes and in dense woodland with sparse ground cover.

How do you know if you have a weasel?

Your best chance of spotting and identifying weasel tracks is in mud or soft sand near water, or after a light snowfall. All weasels possess five toes on their front and hind feet, but typically only four toes show up in their tracks.