Galictis vittata

The scientific name of the Great Nest Weasel is Galictis vittata. The Great Nest Weasel is territorial and nocturnal, and is sometimes active in the morning. It can climb trees and swim, but rarely does it and spends most of its time on the ground. They live alone or in pairs and mainly eat small vertebrates, such as fish, amphibians, birds and other mammals.

The breeding season of large nest ferrets is from April to September. The female gestation period is about 40 days, and the newborn cubs weigh about 50 grams. They will not open their eyes until 2 weeks later, and can eat solid food after 3 weeks. After 4 months, their body size will increase. Similar to an adult large nesting weasel.

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It is a species of weasel of Central and South America, found from southern Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia, inhabiting savannas and rainforests near rivers.

The Great Nest Weasel has a slender body, a long neck and a short tail. The back, sides, top of the head and tail are all grayish white, while the rest of the body is black-gray. It has five webbed toes, each with a sharp curved claw at the end.
The Great Nest Weasel has a flat and broad head, short and round ears, and dark brown eyes. A narrow white stripe extends from the forehead to the shoulder.