Yellow-bellied weasel

The yellow-bellied weasel (Mustela kathiah ) is a living in Asia carnivore species out of the marten family ( Mustelidae ).

Features

Yellow-bellied weasel differ from other weasels by the relatively long tail. Their fur is dark brown in color at the top, the underside is yellow. The lips and throat are whitish, another feature is the hairless soles of the hind legs. The animals reach a body length 25-27 cm and a tail length of 13-15 centimeters.

Area of ​​distribution and habitat

Yellow-bellied weasel are located in mountainous regions 1800-4000 meters above sea level in Asia. In the Nepalese Himalayas they are even found at altitudes of 4,880 meters above sea level. Their range extends from the Himalayan region to southern China and Southeast Asia.

Way of life

Like most weasels are also likely to be predominantly yellow-bellied weasel crepuscular or nocturnal and live solitary. Build your found under tree roots, between boulders, in tree hollows and in abandoned building other animal species. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals such as mice, rats and voles, in addition they also take birds to him.

Others

Yellow-bellied weasel are held in some regions as pets because they consume many been considered a pest rodents. The species is common and not one of the endangered species.