Ermine Behavior and Characteristics

Casey Anderson, a wildlife filmmaker, shares his morning experience in Montana, observing an ermine hunting a rabbit. He explains the ermine's seasonal camouflage and its hunting behavior. The video concludes with a discussion on the naming of weasels in Montana.

What is Casey Anderson's profession?

• Musician

• Architect

• Chef

• Wildlife Filmmaker

Where does Casey Anderson live?

• California

• Montana

• Texas

• Florida

What did Casey initially think was tumbling down the hill?

• A fox

• A bird

• A rabbit

• A squirrel

What is an ermine in the context of this video?

• A kind of fish

• A species of rabbit

• A long-tailed weasel

• A type of bird

Why does the ermine turn white in winter?

• To regulate body temperature

• To camouflage in the snow

• To scare predators

• To attract mates

What is the ermine trying to do with the rabbit?

• Eat it immediately

• Leave it behind

• Hide it in the bushes

• Share it with other animals

What other animals do long-tailed weasels hunt?

• Wolves

• Deer

• Grouse

• Bears

What name is given to weasels when they have a white coat?

• Ferret

• Stoat

• Mink

• Ermine

What does Casey decide to do at the end of the encounter?

• Feed the ermine

• Chase the ermine away

• Let the ermine have its breakfast

• Capture the ermine