Name:Galictis vittata
Alias:Galictis vittata,Greater nest weasel, South American weasel
Outline:Carnivora
Family:mustelidae genus
length:45-60cm
Weight:1.5-3.8kg
Life:10-12years
IUCN:LC
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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