For US readers: In my blogs, a weasel refers to your ‘least weasel’ and stoat is your ‘short-tailed weasel’. For more on ID and definitions: CLICK HERE
If you are reading this in the US then follow this link for more information about the upcoming show: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/mighty-weasel-preview-nzu4nn/21080/
Otherwise you can watch a preview here:
https://youtu.be/_nHo3sHg5B8
The documentary examines the mustelid animal family, which includes weasels and badgers, and asks why weasels have such a bad reputation. It follows the adventures of a tiny orphaned weasel named Twiz and reveals the true nature of these pocket-sized predators. Watch it to see how I rigged my Yorkshire garden with over 50 cameras to get a rare insight into the dramatic life of a mother stoat as she tries to raise her first family. And learn how new science uncovers the problem-solving abilities of the honey badger, the secrets behind the ferret’s legendary flexibility, and the remarkable sense of smell of the wolverine. Together, using their extraordinary skills, this feisty and fearless family have conquered the planet.
If you are reading this in the UK and you missed the BBC Natural World documentary 'Weasels: Feisty and Fearless' click here to watch it on iPlayer.
And click on the images below to watch highlights from the show:
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Can I get some tips of building a stoat den here. I want them in my garden also!
Yes, so far the response from America has been very positive – and lots of people who have ferrets enjoyed watching the story of twiz, my rescue weasel
The Americans will love seeing the weasels. They are much more into ferrets as pets and as ferrets are the only domesticated part of the mustelid family it should be of great interest to ferret lovers
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Hello, glad you enjoyed watching the stoats and following the story of the rescue weasel, Twiz. She wasn’t injured at all, but hadn’t adapted well to life in the wild and was not likely to survive on her own. This was a result of her having been so very young when she was found. She went on to live a further 13 months after the filming – which is very good going for a weasel. You might like to read her full story on this blog: https://www.robertefuller.com/rescuing-a-wild-weasel-kit/
Watched the programme the other night and loved every bit of it. But what happened to the little weasel you raised from a baby? The credits at the end mentioned that the weasel didn’t take well to the wild and came back to live with you for the rest of his days. That doesn’t sound like a happy ending. Was it injured?
Loved your programme absolutely fantastic to see someone who cares about the natural world so much,inspiration.
I realy enjoyed this BBC2 programe on stoats and weasels. Thank you for all of your efforts and your stoat and weasel gardens, a clear insight into the stoats life cycle fom kit to adult, amazing photography.
I loved the show tonight !
Really looking forward to tonight’s programme. Record button is on . I know it’s been many months in production
Who would have thought that a trampoline would be such fun for stoats – they seem to truly just be playing around.
Stoats and weasels are fascinating as usually we are very lucky to see a glimpse. So really looking forward to tonight. Great thanks to Robert !
Looking forward to it Robert. Well done you. I’m very jealous!
I hope I get to see this here in the US. I love your channel.