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Mustela Erminea

This furry little mammal

slithering among dry stone walls

darting through the undergrowth,

in sunshine, rain and snowfalls

never still for very long

inquisitive of their territory

in and out of roots and rocks

as they hunt out their quarry

known as `long tailed weasels

but certainly more aggressive

so agile, allowing swift movement

their ability to hunt is impressive

these cheeky little Mustelids

have brown and cream coats in summer

but come winter, they change to white

great camouflage! what a wonder!

so don`t underestimate them

bright coats, lithe features

and a very ferocious bite 

yet stoats are amazing creatures

(c) Lissie Bull 2020