A common name for any of several small, furry, carnivorous mammals that are most abundant in North America and Europe but also occur elsewhere.
Uses: The fur industry uses nearly all the species of the weasel family in making coats, trimmings, capes etc. The textile industry uses large amounts of the fine fibres.
A common name for any of several small, furry, carnivorous mammals that are most abundant in North America and Europe but also occur elsewhere.
Uses: The fur industry uses nearly all the species of the weasel family in making coats, trimmings, capes etc. The textile industry uses large amounts of the fine fibers.