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Hey Chris, maybe this will help:
Weasels: White belly with a clear "line" separating the colored sides from
the white belly.
Ferrets: belly same as side color or even darker in the middle of the
abdomen.
Weasels: Tail either shorter (short-tailed weasels or stoats) than 1/3rd
body length, or longer (long-tailed weasels) than 1/3rd body length. Tail
usually has a black tip (not in the least weasel which is short and of a
uniform color). Tail skinny.
Ferrets: tail about 1/3rd body length. Tail uniform in color. Tail
tapered.
Weasels: Ears usually the same color as the rest of the head.
Ferrets: Ears usually have a white tip in dark colored animals.
Weasels: Body excluding tail equal to or shorter than about 7 inches.
Ferrets: Body excluding tail equal to or longer than about 7 inches.
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What isn't a good way to tell the difference:
Size: Female ferrets and male long-tailed weasels are about the same size.
Mask: While the ferret mask is usually more pronounced, some long-tailed
weasels have strong mask patterns and some ferrets have poor ones.
Foot Marking: Some ferrets have darker feet that weasels, but depends on
the color pattern.
These are the best ways to tell over the phone. Hope it helps.
Bob C and 16 MO' Ferrets of Freedom
[Posted in FML issue 2768]
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