Stoats don't just kill animals that are smaller than them, though. Often, they will kill animals over 10 times their size. This means cats and even some dogs are at risk. ... While these animals are smaller, they are very ferocious.

What animals do stoats kill?

Stoats hunt during the day or at night and can cover large distances. The main prey of stoats are rodents, birds and their eggs, rabbits, hares, possums and invertebrates (particularly weta). Lizards, freshwater crayfish, carrion, hedgehogs and fish are also taken.

Will a weasel kill a small dog?

Weasels are the smallest carnivores on the planet, and they are prey to various animals, including cats and dogs. ... There is a theoretical chance it could kill a tiny breed of dog, smaller than a rabbit, but those would never cross paths with a weasel in the wild.