The Short-tailed Weasel, also known as the STOAT (5 letters) or ERMINE (6 letters), is a small mammal native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a long, slender body with short legs and a short tail. Its fur is usually brown in summer and white in winter. The Short-tailed Weasel is an active hunter, preying on small rodents, birds, and insects. It is also an important part of the food chain, providing food for larger predators such as foxes and owls.