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Animals
The world's smallest carnivore, small enough to hunt inside vole runways.
Field facts
HabitatGrassland, old fields, marsh edge
RangeNorthern half of Indiana; poorly documented
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern; rarely recorded in Indiana (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesLong-tailed weasel — bigger with a black-tipped tail
Field note: An adult can weigh less than two ounces.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Leave runways and nests undisturbed.
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