The long-tailed weasel resembles the ermine but has a longer tail, 9.5-16 cm (3.6-6.3 in) in length and greater than 44 percent ... Both sexes may consume insects, earthworms, frogs, snakes, birds and ...

Although only 5 inches from head to butt, it sports an impressive tail of about 6 inches—longer than the rest of its body ...

This slender-bodied, slate gray insectivore named for its long tail or habitat, depending on which common name one chooses, holds center stage among some small mammal specialists. Entire chapters of ...

The long tail of this Australian bird gives it its ... other birds, and small mammals for meals.

Ring-tailed lemurs are unmistakable because of their long, vividly striped, black-and-white tail. They are familiar residents of many zoos. Lemurs use their hands and feet to move nimbly through ...

and fluffy tails that can be as long as their bodies. Their eyes are large, helping these nocturnal mammals navigate the dark, and their fur color and markings vary by species. Some flying ...

Giraffe hair is used to make jewelry, and giraffe tails are highly valued by some cultures ... Why did they develop those lovely long necks? We want to ensure that these majestic mammals survive — and ...