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ej1999ej

Was that a weasel or a ferret?


gcz1214

It’s a stoat, it is related to the weasel.


DuncanDisordely

Love all the limousine rodents 🤟


Thebrettanator1

New favorite term


OrganizerMowgli

Capybara are just SUV rodents


ThanosPizzaSkull

I kinda want a capybara


Rafyfou

They are not rodents though


Ranne-wolf

Correct, they are mustelids, which are a kind of cousin to seals. Edit: thanks to those who helped correct me 🙂


usethekatana

limousine mustelids just doesn’t have the same ring to it like limousine rodent


J0REVEUSA

Not even close to rodents


Ranne-wolf

Really? I thought most of those (racoon family, rodents, mustelids, etc) were actually pretty close geneticallly.


jzillacon

Mustelids are actually more closely related to bears than they are to rodents if I remember correctly. Correction, I *was* remembering wrong. It's seals they're relatively closely related to, though they are still more closely related to bears than rodents as Mustelids are still members of the order Carnivoria while rodents have their own separate order.


KingKuntu

Cool. Noodle Bears has ring to it


[deleted]

Ferrets, stoats, and weasels are now called Noodle Bears. Make it so.


Capnmolasses

r/properanimalnames


RodcetLeoric

I've always called them tube rats, knowing full well they aren't rodents, I was happy to pick up limosine rodents as a new name for them. Now I get Noodle Bears as well, talk about a double win!


Ranne-wolf

Cool, that's really interesting!


jzillacon

There's an addendum to my previous comment now that elaborates further.


gammongaming11

i think you're confusing mustelids with lagomorphs. lagomorp is the family of the rabbit and it is a close cousin to rodents.


CobrasFumanches

I might like that better than cat-snake.


Lint_baby_uvulla

Cat snake is still my fav term. I’d love one, but we don’t have them in Australia, just a wider variety of chickens. Eg; giggle chicken or stilt chicken, bastard chicken or even crackhead chicken. Giggle chicken = [kookaburra](https://youtube.com/shorts/-zERQWP_f8M?feature=share) Stilt chicken = [bush stone curlew](https://youtu.be/SQCLKPZYemA) Bastard chicken = [little corella](https://youtu.be/AVzI6Gh08Ns) Storm chicken = [eastern koel](https://youtu.be/8_QzZCvQykE) Arsehole chicken = [cockatoo](https://youtu.be/K41IMe28zhg) Danger chicken = [cassowary](https://youtu.be/hd7ebu9Bp5g) Crackhead chicken = [cockatoo](https://youtu.be/wxGyL6RUqpA) Rainbow chicken = [lorikeet](https://youtube.com/shorts/8D1udxyHpEA?feature=share) Slither chicken = https://youtu.be/NZW09bbJ8bg Thanks for attending my chicken Ted talk.


marzgamingmaster

Ah, the noble stoat...


lavahot

Total misplay.


thatguyned

This stoat is gorgeous too.


SmokeyTheBear4

Immediately went looking for this comment


richkeogh

it's stotally different


hilly

Whereas a weasel is weasely wecognised.


ej1999ej

Cool. Thanks for telling me about it.


Would_daver

It was the *least* ~~weasel~~ they could do....


Chells-1231

I learned something new, never knew there was such something called a stoat.


ProbablyASithLord

The only reason I know about Stoats is because of the Redwall books.


zjl707

For me it's the game Inscryption


loco11b

Ah yes a person of culture, finally. Love that series


Would_daver

*Brian Jacques and Martin the Warrior stand up and begin a slow clap from the back of the room...*


UnnecessaryAppeal

The difference between a stoat and a weasel is that ones weasel-y recognised and the others stoat-ally different


neat-NEAT

It's a cutie.


Legitimate_Ebb_7959

It’s a noodle boy


Ok_Yam5920

That my friend is a tiny little killer. Does it for fun.


rolfboos

Fuck yeah, new friend


risako_rising

Came out like “good morning gentlemen🎩


pancakebatter01

He really should be wearing that top hat


[deleted]

The most wholesome comment here....good for you random redditor!


Spottswoodeforgod

Poor cat must have been stuck there for ages - seems to have lost a lot of weight…


the_pleb_

I mean this is clearly an iguana


[deleted]

No it's a beaver. Iguanas have spines on their heads


queeroctopus

No, it's a pelican. Beavers have big flat tails.


[deleted]

Well you can't really see. It could be flattish. Maybe it's an adolescent


imdefinitelywong

Well, obviously, you're not a golfer. It's a groundhog.


Jeb0211

Ah, common mistake. Young beavers can look a lot like groundhogs. But that, actually, is a sea ottor! They look very similar to beavers, but they are not good carpenters. A beaver would have built a ladder to escape.


FatWalrus004

Actually its not an otter since it doesnt have webbed hands and feet. Clearly this is a baby tiger.


eddie1975

It’s a bat. You can tell by the way it was upside down.


SuperRMo7

No it is a common misconception, the animal is actually a brontosaur


Fearless-Royal5440

Perhaps it's a river otter


CmdrSelfEvident

>Well, obviously, you're not a golfer. Nice marmet


Alone-Tackle-17

Gopher


Spacetime617

Clearly a mountain whale


BillyDePig

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Chogo82

No it’s a platypus. Pelicans have chin pouches.


inv333

nah it's a mink


Gloomy-Childhood-203

I think it's actually an ermine/stoat


AwesomEspurr360

Nah it's probably a baby cow


robertmondavi_jr

it’s a freakin baby whale jay


ioisis

da Vinci's The Lady with an ....


TanknFluff

It's a mink/ermine I found one in my dryer


Diazmet

Minks are way bigger it’s. Stote, but since it’s in its winter colormorph it would be called an ermine. They hunt mice like a lion hunts gazelle


TanknFluff

Thank you, I should have qualified that the one that fell into my dryer vent and eventually into my dryer was a baby. You are correct the adult mink in the brook near my house are much bigger. I've never seen a skoat, maybe we don't have them in Nova Scotia


Diazmet

We have them in NY and Colorado but they are typically very shy and like higher elevations. Most I’ve seen was working at ski areas and ski areas have a difficulty not getting infested by mice so the stoats figure out where their food is at. Like probably against the health code but hey they eat the mice so we leave em be.


bostonvikinguc

They are amazing I have one in my house. My mouse problem and rat problem from my livestock are not an issue.


Sdelite619

An albino hairy beaver, you say? Now those are a rarity.


RaynOfFyre1

I prefer my beavers to be hairless


CharderVR

No the spines are in their backs


ThisIsTakenLol

No, that's clearly a rat that ate a snake whole!!


[deleted]

Are you blind that's clearly a squirrel


MyrddinSidhe

Covered in dust bunnies


gullibu11

That's Rikki-Tikki-Tavi of course. He just killed a cobra for you.


V_Cobra21

:’(


ladderkid

my favorite movie as a little kid


gcz1214

Indeed


DsntGetJokes

You’re absolutely right. Poor thing is all skin and bones. I hope they nursed it back to health or took it to a cat shelter.


emoteriyaki

Cats do not abide by the laws of nature


Dicksomewherenotgood

Y'all are Wrong that's a snake 🐍


Sharon_Erclam

Yeah but, snakes don't have armpits so it must be a hedgehog..


Spanish_peanuts

It's a long cat


Suntzu6656

Pole Cats are always that thin!


m0h3k4n

It’s skinny as a pole.


gnamp

*Pole-cat


tommyc463

Weird looking albino meerkat


daumamaligalacuriosi

so much weight it became a weasel...


Comicbooknerd138

Everybody knows the only way to get a cat out of your wall is to send another one in after it.


buttercream-gang

Cat in a wall, eh? Now you’re talking my language


dwighticus

Must’ve flattened itself out and slipped right through a seam in the wall


Bulky-Leadership-596

Cats don't abide by the laws of nature.


[deleted]

awww beat me to it


dwighticus

Jesus Christ Dee, your timing is terrible!


Bulky-Leadership-596

typical bird timing


tooobluuu

Yeah but then those 2 cats may become friends and then you gotta send in a 3rd and so on. I mean unless you had an unlimited supply of cats I don’t see that going well.


keylo-92

Someone in my community has one of these living in his house.. said he wondered why his mouse problem just stopped… went in to do maintenance this little guy was running around like a pet, said he doesnt mind it staying if it keeps the mice away


NachoMimiCami

a sausage rat!


yeboi_kal

could you keep it as a pet?


Jaiden_Baer

You can try if you're prepared to lose your fingers and all other pets


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Killbot_421

I just really like that the original commenter fixed his grammar lmao


xXbean_machineXx

He said “oh okay word”


Mukatsukuz

Not legal to keep a stoat as a pet in many countries, like the US, but ferrets are relatively similar looking and make popular pets. It's legal to have either in the UK but it's recommended to register the pet here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ferret-and-other-mustelinae-register/guidance-ferret-and-other-mustelinae-keepers-register


theraf8100

I loved my pet ferrets. Little thieves though. I wonder how much weed is still under my parents china cabinet.


LeonidasVaarwater

They're related to ferrets, so you probably could, but I wouldn't recommend it. They're bitey and they stink.


[deleted]

In an enclosed space. It doesn't look like a cub, it probably won't get used to humans fast, if at all.


GrowCanadian

That thing is one of the most murderous animals on the planet. No joke, they go out and murder for fun. I think it’s called an Ermine.


EmperorBamboozler

Like, in my heart I know that petting a weasel is a bad idea. I have seen what they can do to flesh. ^(I still wanna pet the little furry snakes. Maybe I will find a friendly one...)


SAI_Peregrinus

Domesticated Ferret breeds are quite pettable. Not the easiest pets (they're stinky noodles, they get into everything, they steal and cache anything they can, they can be hard to house train, and they really need somewhere to dig) but very cute.


ClutzyCashew

They're my absolute favorite. I think it really depends on how you care for them though. I've known quite a few people with ferrets and they're definitely not always stinky. It just really depends on how you care for them. I will agree with you though if they're not easy pets. They're pretty high maintenance, especially if you don't want them, or their cage/your house, to smell. They also require a lot of time and energy. They're also expensive. I don't even just mean the cost of them, which it's a lot of money to get a decent setup and a couple ferrets (preferably they would have at least one companion). When I looked into it, when all was said and done, It would have cost me like $1,000 to get a good setup and 2 ferrets. Then there's their monthly maintenance bill. As much as I want them I don't think I'll ever get it.


SAI_Peregrinus

Yep. I love them. The care does change the stinkyness, but there's always some smell. Personally I don't have ferrets, I have birds. Even higher maintenance than ferrets.


howsmytyping143

We have 4 ferrets and yes the care does matter! Very slight musky smell when kept clean. They are so awesome though! Fun fact a group of ferrets is called a business


ClutzyCashew

Oof, I couldn't do birds. I like them but between my cats and the work caring for them, I couldn't do it. I really do love pocket pets though, which I'll include ferrets in here although I don't know if they're actually considered a pocket pet. Yea there is some smell but it's not as bad as people try to make it out to be. Since I couldn't get a ferret, which my kids also wanted, we compromised and got guinea pigs. In my ignorance I thought they would be basically be like big hamsters... Well I was wrong. They are so much more work, and money, then I thought they would be. And there is definitely a smell from their cage but as long as you clean it often it's really not bad at all. My issue is I can't find a water bottle that doesn't leak so it ends up destroying their bedding and it brings a worse smell than there'd normally be. I really kind of wished I'd saved up double the money and gotten the ferrets instead.


ClutzyCashew

Same. If this had been me in the video I probably would have gotten fucked up. They're just so cute! But no honestly I would have thought this was a ferret, like maybe somebody's pet got lost. Unless it acted aggressively I probably would have tried to pet it and maybe lost a finger lol. I mean look at how it comes out of the wall. It didn't look mean or aggressive it just looked adorable.


TakeyaSaito

So... Same as cats?


[deleted]

Well it's similar to a ficher cat, which coincidentally is nothing like a cat at all.


King_Gampo69

Fisher cats make the wildest scream, it's pretty awesome


Poorest-Chump

So... the same as cops?


Familiar_Tart7390

Ermine are much bigger ! The other name for Ermine are Mink and its not quite killing for fun. Cats do notably play with their prey items while Mink do not. Mink being small predators which are often times prey themselves in the wild can go without food for a long time. Their adrenal systems are also absolutely juiced ( as with most mustelids ! They are from the same family as badgers, wolverines and otters ! ) When they encounter prey- especially in high quantities their brain goes into overdrive and they just start killing wantonly intending to go back for more food later. This behavior in nature is the rather rare surplus killing This is most notably done when they break into livestock areas for say chickens or ducks as the area being full of prey that can’t escape sends them into a little fuzzy berserker frenzy. But again our friend in the Video is a stoat as pointed out by another commenter ! They don’t tend to excess kill much but they *do* funny dances when they hunt. I Hope this was informative and I wish you a great day


Jolcski

I think you have that mixed up a bit. Ermine is actually another name for a stoat. Minks do not get a white winter coat either. https://www.britannica.com/animal/ermine-mammal


Familiar_Tart7390

Thank you for the correction ! I got mixed up ! Well done ! Most of the mink facts above are still true but yes thank you for the correction


TheLastTsumami

It’s a stoat. But they are insanely strong. They kill rabbits 10x their weight and drag them back to their dens up to a kilometre away over obstacles


[deleted]

I assume its a pet stoat they put in themselves for tiktok? A wild one would have run away hard as soon as it saw Humans on the other side.


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redditaccount-5

Yea there’s no way you cut a hole in your wall and this ferret looking thing pops out and all you say is “wow look at that”


Superb-Control

Yep. If it is tiktok posted on here it is expected.


Suckmyblueskittle

Hey that's Pen from His Dark Materials Lyra must be in the wall too!


dontbesuchalilbitch

*Pan


--VANOS--

I scrolled too far looking for this comment but I'm glad someone had called it


TheIrishBread

Stoatal missplay on his part getting stuck in the wall.


inscryption_stoat


Scam_bot419

u/inscryption_stoat


kdeezzee

According to legend, if you hold an ermine to the side of your head and listen closely you can hear what it sounds like to get attacked by an ermine.


[deleted]

That made me laugh so hard 🤣


Vanishingf0x

Nice to see PO3 made it out of the card again


BananaWaffles12

your stoat stands unopposed


saucewhedon

"Nice marmot"


DirkTaurino

Lets not forget Dude that keeping wildlife, um... an amphibious rodent, for... um, ya know domestic... within the city... that ain't legal either.


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ALegendOfGreemulax

“You wanna add another cat?”


J9Dougherty

Ermine


colombo1326

Free pet!!!!!


morgasm657

A stoat.


[deleted]

I love those quirky mf'ers, they are so cute.


RajenBull1

Stoat.


InvestigatorActual66

![gif](giphy|3ohfFo8kw2e3nVH8w8)


30twink-furywarr2886

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too_old_to_be_clever

Now, I've had my fair share of run-ins with pests over the years - rats, mice, cockroaches, you name it. But this latest surprise really took the cake. So there I was, minding my own business in my living room, when I heard a strange scratching sound coming from the wall. At first, I thought it was just one of my neighbors being a little too enthusiastic with their power tools. But as the scratching persisted, I knew something wasn't right. So I did what any sensible person would do - I grabbed a saw and started cutting a hole on the wall. And what do you know, out popped a weasel! Now, I don't know about you, but I never expected to find a weasel in my wall. I mean, who even knew they could climb walls? Now, some people might be scared or disgusted by this unexpected visitor. But me? I was impressed. I mean, this weasel had some serious skills. But of course, I knew I couldn't let the weasel stay in my wall. So I cut the hole and safely removed the little guy. And you know what? I felt a little sad to see him go. I mean, he may have been a surprise pest, but he was a damn impressive one. And you know what? It just goes to show that life is full of surprises. You never know what you're going to find in your own home. Maybe next time it'll be a kangaroo in the attic. Who knows?


rustblooms

I would be kinda stoked if a weasel was the answer, tbh. Obviously it sucks to have to cut the wall open, but out of all the answers, weasels are badass and adorable.


surajvj

Stoat is coming back from Narnia


MrSkaloskavic

Why, hello there.


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![gif](giphy|8JTFsZmnTR1Rs1JFVP|downsized)


misterstinks

I saw one of these up close running through the snow once. Cutest little thing ever.


BadLanding05

Jim wasn't lying, there *are* ferrets in the walls!


eldonte

I thought it was a Marten


N8saysburnitalldown

It’s a varmint. They spawn naturally in walls of the world.


dknwz

His name is Fret.


panimay

The most unKaren Karen iv’e seen


haileyskydiamonds

Surprisingly all the Karens I have known are nothing like a Karen. One of my sorors from college named Karen was one of the chillest, sweetest people I knew. Everyone loved her because she was just a good friend. Our sorority was attached to an organization, and she would always hang outside the building with everyone, always good for conversation. She would think it was hilarious that Karen had become such a negative thing now and I can just imagine her mocking it.


doitup69

Stoat: "He's completely insane. You see that, right? No care for the rules. Pathetic, really."


stephenritchie16

a ferrett?


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SAI_Peregrinus

Ermine are stoats in winter. Same animal, different time of year.


litterboxhero

A Stoat is a Stoat when it is brown, a Stoat is an Ermine when it is white.


Outrageous_Box_9678

package deal, house comes with a cute little ferret friend ♥️


jngjng88

![gif](giphy|e0hlIKTyQSmn6)


WildChildMom

Are these things brave? Cuz it just climbed right out of that hole like "Sup guys, I gotta get to my 9:00a.m. class, excuse me."


RespectFamiliar9956

It’s a ferret or some kind of weasel definitely not what I expected.


inscryption_stoat

A cat? Even dumber than the challengers i see, they can actually know what animals are what, And thats only because its clearly labeled on the card.


[deleted]

Hmm stoats look pretty cool actually like a ferret.


Beneficial_Being_721

And here is Stanley Stoat with the 6pm mews…


tirednotsleepy

He's just a lil guy!!


Royschwayne

That looks exactly like our worksite mouse killer we named Milky. In the summer his name changes to Chocolate Milky.


Foxyladii_NJ05

It’s a ferret!!!!!! they are so cute but they will steal your keys they love to play with keys so watch out for your keys lol


trinier101

Stoat! Sounds like stout. Ermines also. Fun fact, they do not like their fur to be dirty at all and that's why royal people used to make scarfs out of those animals.


[deleted]

Weasel said “sup fuckers”


passiveagressivefork

He’s just vibing


glhomme

Stoats are so cute!!


riotfactory

Limousine Rat


Electronic-Trip8775

What dog is that bread?


IMakeStuffUppp

Pumpernickel


LitreOfCockPus

Ermione Stranger


ProlapseParty

What’s with the marmot man?


eyearu

The video told me to wait for it so I kinda expected it


hieijFox

Stoat like the f ??


Specialist-Heron872

Had the same exact thing happen at my parents place.


TurboBoxer02

Someone put a snake dog back here!


ElitePlayah

Its a mink! I fucking love minks


ElitePlayah

Just checked comments then did research, definitely an Ermine, same family (weasels, Mustela), different species. Still cute little bastard none the less!


DKbentley74

It's a hornless mini goat


[deleted]

Maybe a ferret


ThaFarEye

lmaoo why would he reach for it


crazyasspig

You know I first watch this video muted. their tones are completely different from what I have imagined


CmdrMctoast

Its a Butt Weasel.


AmandaStarshine

That poor giraffe 🥲


Sweet-Case-4896

Lol I was expecting a jump scare to the camera 😂


Leiutendies

A Slinky-cat!


abitlikemaple

Pantalaimon, how’d you get in there?