Mustela Collection

Mustela nivalis, least weasel
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) looking out of hole on woodland floor with snowdrops, Sheffield, England, UK

Yellow-throated marten, artwork C016 / 5897
Yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula). Plate from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Honey badger, Mellivora capensis, and least weasel, Mustela nivalis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Ferret (Bewick)
Mustela furo. A kind of polecat, used by hunters to drive rabbits from their burrows

Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable Mustela nivalis, Mustela erminea, Mustela putorius
5856464 Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable Mustela nivalis, Mustela erminea, Mustela putorius, Mustela putorius furo, Martes flavigula, Martes zibellina; (add.info.: Weasel)

European or Russian mink, Mustela lutreola. (Lesser otter) Critically endangered
FLO4640991 European or Russian mink, Mustela lutreola. (Lesser otter) Critically endangered. Illustration copied from Comte de Buffon's figure of the small otter of Cayenne

Ermine or stoat, Mustela erminea. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640410 Ermine or stoat, Mustela erminea. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Weasel (Mustela erminea) in winter coat, running through deep snow, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe. February

Least weasel, red panda and bearcat
Least weasel, Mustela nivalis 1, red panda, Ailurus fulgens 2, vulnerable, and bearcat, Arctictis binturong 3, vulnerable

Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica) standing in snow. Jiudingshan Nature Reserve, Mao Country, Sichuan Province, China. November

Stoat (Mustela erminea) Creux du Van, Jura Suisse, Switzerland, September

Stoat (Mustela erminea) looking out of hole in snow, in white winter coat, British Columbia, Canada, February

Weasel (Mustela erminea) in white winter coat standing upright in snow, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe. February

Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) running in the snow as it goes from one prairie dog burrow to another. Colorado, USA, Januay. January

Stoat (Mustela erminea) amongst rocks. Skibotn, Troms and Finnmark, Norway. August

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) investigating birch stump with bracket fungus in autumn woodland, Sheffield

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) portrait, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Spain. January

Altai or Mountain weasel (Mustela altaica), Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Stelvio National Park, Lombardy. Italy. Ermine

Stoat (Mustela erminea) in winter coat, standing alert in grassland, Lucerne, Switzerland. March

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Sweden, Jamtland. Short-tailed weasel or Ermine (Mustela erminea) feeding on a perch. Date: 06/10/2006

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Sweden, Jamtland. Short-tailed weasel or Ermine (Mustela erminea). Date: 06/10/2006

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Sweden, Jamtland. Short-tailed weasel or Ermine (Mustela erminea) feeding on a perch. Date: 06/10/2006

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Sweden, Jamtland. Short-tailed weasel or Ermine (Mustela erminea) feeding on a perch. Date: 06/10/2006

Polecat, Mustela putorius (coloured photo)
5987450 Polecat, Mustela putorius (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polecat, Mustela putorius)

Stoat or Ermine, Mustela erminea (coloured photo)
5987461 Stoat or Ermine, Mustela erminea (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stoat or Ermine, Mustela erminea)

Weasel, Mustela nivalis (coloured photo)
5987449 Weasel, Mustela nivalis (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weasel, Mustela nivalis)

Stoat (Mustela erminea) on path, portrait, Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, UK. September

A short-tailed weasel sitting in the snow, looking forward, USA
A short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea) camouflaged in its white winter coat, looking out over the snow; United States of America

Weasel (Mustela erminea) running through deep snow with only its tail visible, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe. February

Damselfish and climbing perch
Damselfish, Chromis chromis 1, and climbing perch, Anabas testudineus 2. Pesce Rondinino o Rondine di mare, Anaba arrampicatore

Mother Weasel beginning to shift her offspring, illustration from
IL281044 Mother Weasel beginning to shift her offspring, illustration from The New Natural History, by John Arthur Thompson (1861-1933), published by G.P

Jaguarundi and grey-headed tayra
Jaguarundi, Puma yagouaroundi, and grey-headed tayra, Eira barbara. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale

Marten, beech marten and stoat
Marten, Martes martes 1, beech marten, Martes foina 2, and stoat or ermine, Mustela erminea 3. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men

European badger, Meles meles, and European pine marten, Martes martes. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Meunier from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Kinkajou, Potos flavus, and European otter, Lutra lutra. Handcolored engraving by Fournier from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris

Weasel, Mustela nivalis (Mustela vulgaris). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Ermine, Mustela erminea, in white winter coat
Ermine or stoat, Mustela erminea, in white winter coat. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Ermine, Mustela erminea, in summer coat
Ermine or stoat, Mustela erminea, in summer coat. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

European polecat, Mustela putorius, with eel in its mouth. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Golden lion tamarin (endangered, alpine marmot and ferret
Golden lion tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia, endangered 1, alpine marmot, Marmota marmota 2 and den, and ferret or polecat, Mustela putorius 3. Marikina, marmotte, marte putois

Fivebeard rockling, Ciliata mustela (Five-bearded cod fish, Gadus mustela). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Sea otter, Enhydra lutris. Endangered. (Sea otter, white eared variety, Mustela lutris.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Yellow-throated marten, Martes flavigula (White-eared weasel, Mustela leucotis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Tayra, Eira barbara (Taira, Mustela barbara). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in Paris Museum from Edward Griffiths

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) head and neck looking out of yellow autumn acer leaves, Sheffield, England, UK

Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

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The Mustela genus encompasses a diverse group of small carnivorous mammals, including the Mustela nivalis or least weasel. In Sheffield, a curious weasel peeks out of its hole on the woodland floor, surrounded by delicate snowdrops. Meanwhile, an artwork depicting the Yellow-throated marten (C016 / 5897) showcases the beauty and allure of this elusive creature. Moving on to other members of the Mustela family, we encounter the formidable Honey badger (Mellivora capensis) and its close relative, the least ferret. These tenacious creatures are known for their fearless nature and impressive hunting skills. In Lucerne, Switzerland, a stoat dons its winter coat as it stands alert in a vast grassland. This sleek predator is perfectly adapted to blend into its surroundings during colder months. Similarly, in Mao Country's Jiudingshan Nature Reserve, a Siberian weasel confidently stands amidst pristine snowscapes. Creux du Van in Jura Suisse becomes home to another stoat that curiously observes its surroundings from a snowy hole. British Columbia offers us yet another glimpse into these fascinating animals as they navigate their way through white landscapes. The Mustela genus also includes various other species such as red pandas and bearcats - each possessing unique characteristics that make them stand out among their relatives. Lastly, Upper Bavaria presents us with an enchanting sight: a stoat standing upright in pure white snow wearing its stunning winter coat. It serves as a reminder of how these creatures have adapted to survive harsh European winters throughout history. From mustelids like weasels and ermines to polecats and martens - this captivating group never ceases to amaze with their resilience and adaptability across different habitats worldwide.