Bonaparte's Weasel Mustela cicognanii cicognanii 



Bonaparte's Weasel 



Mustela cicognanii cicognanii 



This species, which inhabits the northern counties 

 and mountainous sections of the southwestern part of 

 the State, is apparently rather common. It may be dis- 

 tinguished from the common weasel by its relatively 

 short tail, which is less than one-third the total length. 

 This species is, as a whole, considerably smaller than 

 the common form, attaining a total length of less than 

 twelve inches. 



The general color on the back is a bright chestnut 

 brown, while the under parts, including the chin and 

 throat, breast, under sides of the legs and the belly, are 

 almost pure white, the colors meeting in a distinct line 

 along the sides. The tail is tipped with black at all 

 seasons. 



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