BIOBASICS Question of the Week
Which is the Smallest carnivorous mammal on earth?
BIOBASICS Solution: The smallest carnivorous mammal is called The Least Weasel. This little mammal is found throughout the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America, except for Ireland, Iceland and eastern Canada; it extends as far south as North Africa. It has been intrduced into New Zealand and Australia. It's mass is 57 grams at the most!
The Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) belongs to the genus Mustela which is placed in the order Carnivora.
The Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) belongs to the genus Mustela which is placed in the order Carnivora.
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