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Lyncodonpatagonicus

Lyncodonpatagonicus,Patagonian weasel, steppe weasel

The grassland weasel (scientific name Lyncodonpatagonicus), also known as the Patagonian weasel, is a genus of the Mustelidae family in the order Carnivora, living on the Pampas in South America. Its specific habits are unknown.Local ranchers keep prairie ferrets as working pets (similar to cats and

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Scientific Name Lyncodonpatagonicus,Patagonian weasel, steppe weasel
Length 30-35cm
Weight About 1kg
Lifespan No verification information
IUCN Status LC
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    The grassland weasel (scientific name Lyncodonpatagonicus), also known as the Patagonian weasel, is a genus of the Mustelidae family in the order Carnivora, living on the Pampas in South America. Its specific habits are unknown.

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    Local ranchers keep prairie ferrets as working pets (similar to cats and dogs) to eliminate rodents.


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    Traits & Behavior

    The body hair is white mixed with black and brown

    Appearance

    The body hair is white mixed with black and brown. The ears are small, the legs are short, and the tail is hairy.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Distributed in the Pampas of western Argentina and parts of Chile in South America.
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