Understanding the Ermine

Ermine, members of the weasel family, are born blind and helpless but grow rapidly to near adult size within six weeks. Their coat changes color with the seasons, being brown in summer and white in winter, while the tip of their tail remains black throughout the year.

To which family do ermines belong?

• Dog family

• Weasel family

• Bear family

• Cat family

How long does it take for ermine newborns to grow to almost adult size?

• Two weeks

• Eight weeks

• Six weeks

• Four weeks

What color is the ermine's coat during the summer?

• Gray

• Black

• White

• Brown

What happens to the ermine's coat in winter?

• It remains brown

• It turns black

• It becomes pure white

• It turns gray

What is unique about the tip of the ermine's tail?

• It remains black all year

• It becomes brown in summer

• It turns white in winter

• It changes color with the seasons