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The abandoned burrow of another species such as a mole or rat.
The body is slender and elongated and the legs and tail are relatively
short. The colour varies geographically, as does
the pelage type and length of tail. The dorsal surface,
flanks, limbs and tail of the animal are usually some shade of brown
while the underparts are white. The line delineating the
boundary between the two colours is usually straight.
Male: Length: 13 - 26 cms. Tail: 1.2 - 8.7 cms.
Female: Length: 11.4 - 20.4. cms. Tail: 1.7 - 6 cms.
Mouse-like rodents, including mice, hamsters and gerbils.
In some districts of ancient Macedon, women who suffered from headaches
after having washed their heads in water drawn overnight would assume
that a weasel had previously used the water as a mirror, but they would
refrain from mentioning the animal's name for fear that it would
destroy their clothes?
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