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Japanese Weasel

Japanese weasels are small carnivorous mammals native to Japan. Their fur is orange-brown with darker markings on the head. The fur on the throat is usually white in color. Females in this species are smaller than males. Japanese weasels are native to Japan where they occur on the islands of Honshū, Kyūshū, and Shikoku. They typically live in mountainous or forested areas near water. They tend to be located in grasslands, villages, and suburbs, but try to avoid big cities.