Pets & Animals

What is it?

Rio writes in Pets & Animals

After sniffing round the outdoor log pile for a few days out dog has just chased a small animal out. The animal was of the stoat/weasel family, 8-9 inches from nose to tail, grey fur with off white rings round both of its eyes. What is it? I have looked up weasel, pine marten etc on the internet but have found nothing the right colour.

Posted on: 17/07/2012 at 13:57

It sounds like a Lérot. They are mainly a nocturnal animal and fits your description. They also do lots of damage to wiring etc.,!

Posted on: 17/07/2012 at 17:00

Thanks for the response Chris & Duggie. I have looked at the suggestions, Lerot and Lois Gris, but these too animals are too 'mouse' like and their coats are too dark. The one the dog chased was a lighter grey and more 'stoat' like with a furry tail.Further suggestions would be appreciated.

Posted on: 17/07/2012 at 17:29

""grey fur with off white rings round both of its eyes.""
What else is there?
Chris

Posted on: 17/07/2012 at 19:29

Shame the list doesn't have photos of the creatures for identification.

Posted on: 17/07/2012 at 19:59

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