On the last or maybe second to last run of the day I found myself very confused. A fur bearing critter flew across the slope in front of me. Danger Boy said he was taking another trail down to the lift so I didn't think it could be him... the similarities, however, are remarkable:
Long-Tailed Weasel
Mustela frenata
Vocalization: Often described as noisy. Grunts, hisses, chatters, whines.
Other Info.: They are diurnal, often active both day and night. They are capable climbers and swimmers. They often investigate all the crevices and holes when moving about, looking for prey. They will periodically stand upright to check their surroundings and to look out for predators. They are well adapted for snow. They will hunt in a zig-zag pattern checking burrows for prey. They will often kill more than they can eat and store any leftovers.
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You put a roman wreath around that weasles head and there is NO telling them apart!
I generally don't whine and am not such a capable swimmer. Do love leftovers though!!!!
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