Lumikko
Lumikko is the Finnish common name for the stoat, Mustela erminea, particularly in its white winter fur. The term translates roughly as "snow weasel" and is used in Finnish natural history to describe the small carnivoran in its ermine phase. The species belongs to the family Mustelidae and has a Holarctic distribution.
In appearance, lumikko is a small, slender mammal. Adults typically measure around 17 to 31 centimeters in
Distribution and habitat cover a wide range across Europe, northern Asia, and parts of North America. In
Behavior and diet describe a largely solitary and territorial animal. It is an active predator, feeding primarily
Reproduction occurs with a relatively short breeding season, followed by a gestation period and a litter of