NH weasels star as Winter Olympic mascots
From Something Wild by Dave Anderson, Grace McCulloch
February 5, 2026 · 4 min
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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