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Weasel (Mustela nivalis) is a species classified within the family Mustelidae (weasels), order Carnivora (carnivores), class Mammalia (mammals), and phylum Chordata (chordates) of the kingdom Animalia (animals). Known in the literature as the "common weasel" or "least weasel," this animal is the smallest member of the Mustelidae family and holds the distinction of being the smallest carnivorous mammal on Earth. Although it exhibits strong morphological and behavioral similarities to its close re