북방족제비

Also known as stoat, short-tailed stoat, ermelin, short-tailed weasel, ermilin, ermine

The stoat (Mustela erminea), 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 as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The name ermine () is used especially in its pure white winter coat of the stoat or its fur. Ermine fur was used in the 15th century by Catholic monarchs, who sometimes used it as the mozzetta cape. It has long been used on the ceremonial robes of members of the United Kingdom House of Lords. It was also used in capes on images such as the

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The stoat (Mustela erminea), also known as the Eurasian ermine, is a small carnivorous mammal found across Eurasia and northern North America that has historically been valued for its white winter fur, which was used in royal and ceremonial clothing. Because of its wide distribution across the northern regions of the world, the species is considered stable and not at risk of extinction.

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