
The least weasel (Mustela nivalis) is the world's smallest mammalian carnivore. It is the smallest member of the genus Mustela, the smallest member of the family Mustelidae and the order Carnivora. It is also called the little weasel or common weasel. The weasel is native to Eurasia, North America and North Africa. The least weasel is listed as a least concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It has a very large range and a large total population.