European hamster
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The European hamster, also known as the common hamster, is the only living species of hamster in the genus Cricetus. It is native to grassland and similar habitats in a large part of Eurasia, extendin
European hamster Meidling 2
European hamster photographed in Poland
Skull of a European hamster
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Stoat
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The stoat, also known as the Eurasian ermine or ermine, is a species of mustelid native to Eurasia and the northern regions of North America. Because of its wide circumpolar distribution, it is listed
European hamster
…the following year. European hamsters are predated upon by various predators, including carnivorous mammals such as the least weasel (Mustela nivalis), stoat (Mustela erminea), polecat (Mustela putorius), pine marten (Martes foina), badger (Meles meles) and red fox (Vulpes vulpes), as well as predatory birds…
Røyskatt, Lista, Norway
Stoat (left) and least weasel (right) pelts—note the stoat's larger size and black tail-tip
Skull
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