If you are not already familiar with an animal called the ermine, then you are in for an absolute treat. Heck, that’s the case even if the ermine is already your favorite animal. This adorable creature comes from the same family as weasels. There are a few differences between a weasel and an ermine, however, including their size and color.
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Their difference in color is especially highlighted during the winter months. While ermine tend to be a brownish color during spring and summer, they’re totally white when it’s cold. Yes, that is right — their fur can actually change colors! This helps the ermine to better blend into their surroundings. That said, white fur didn’t stop the ermine in the video below from being spotted while they hopped around in the snow!
“Found a mountain friend yesterday,” Logan Smith, the person who captured this sweet moment, writes in the caption of his post.
The white fur is meant to help the ermine blend into their surroundings. And, for the most part, it gets the job done. That said, it’s pretty funny to see how much it stands out when it hops around like that! If their jumps seem impressive, it’s because they are. In fact, ermine are known for these extra bouncy jumps.
This Video of a White Ermine Bouncing in the Snow Will Make You Want One of Your Own
When ermine move, they tend to do so in a zigzag manner, leaping up to 20 inches off the ground. For such little guys (they weigh around 0.7 pounds), this is especially impressive!
As you’d expect, folks online absolutely adore this cute ermine, with many comparing them to creatures in Pokémon. Though, if you were to capture an ermine, it’s best to either let them live in the wild or to contact wildlife professionals!
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