Weighing as much as a cup of walnuts and resembling a squeaky dog toy, the short-tailed weasel is easy to underestimate. The spunky little creature that springs through snow drifts and woodpiles all ...

Dec. 8 − To the Editor: Did you know the short-tailed weasel retains a black tip at the end of its tail when the rest of its coat turns white for winter? Neither did I until I read Susan Pike’s column ...

Winter fashion is quite different from summer dress in the mountains. One of the more stylish coats seen on the slopes belongs to the ermine. The animal is a handsome, foot-long, slinky tube of ...

Long cold nights in December usher in the short cool days of wildlife delibity, making now the best chance to find a short-tail instead of a long-tail. I define delibity — condensed from “deliberate ...

I spent the weekend up in the White Mountains participating in volunteer naturalist training for the Appalachian Mountain Club. I love these kinds of events. Every time I get together with other ...

A weasel has finally moved into our Delta Junction home. Most folks might have a tendency to want rid themselves of this lively little critter, but we are glad to have him. Our house cat is a bit ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. I was thrilled when I found the tracks coming and going from my garage last ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Don’t let their appearance fool you. They may be small and cute, but they’re actually ferocious, and they’ve made New Mexico one of their many homes. AdobeStock Take a look at the ...