Weasel kin are a group of animals that are related to the weasel and include the otter, stoats, FERRET, STOAT, and MINK. The otter is a semi-aquatic mammal that is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans around the world. Stoats are small mammals that are native to Eurasia and North America and have a long slender body and short legs. Ferrets are small mammals that are related to the weasel and are often kept as pets. Stoats are similar to ferrets but are larger and have a more pointed face. MINK are small mammals that are related to the weasel and are found in North America, Europe, and Asia.