About this episode

This episode discusses the short-tailed weasel, its native habitat in New Hampshire, and its role as a fierce predator.

The short-tailed weasel, or stoat, is native to New Hampshire and, while adorable, is a fierce predator.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Anderson, Grace McCulloch

Topics covered

• weasels
• predators
• New Hampshire
• Winter Olympics
• mascots

Keywords

• short-tailed weasel
• stoat
• New Hampshire
• predator
• Winter Olympics
• mascots

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Winter Olympic mascots

Places: New Hampshire

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