Stoat Vs. Boknafisk: Survival of the Fittest

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the interactions between stoats and boknafisk, exploring the characteristics of stoats, their behavior, and the cultural perceptions surrounding them. It includes anecdotes about wildlife encounters and personal experiences with weasels and other animals, blending humor and curiosity.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants describe boknafisk as unsalted stockfish left hanging outside during winter.
  • There are differing opinions on the cuteness and tenacity of stoats, with some expressing affection for them.
  • A participant shares a vivid anecdote about a weasel's hunting behavior, noting its ability to immobilize prey.
  • Another participant mentions that stoats in the UK may not have white coats in winter, suggesting regional variations.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the terminology and experiences with wild animals, including ferrets and bears.
  • Some participants question the safety of approaching wild animals, sharing personal stories that highlight the risks involved.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views on the characteristics and behaviors of stoats and weasels, as well as differing personal experiences with wildlife. No consensus is reached on the nature of these interactions.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying assumptions about animal behavior and regional differences, which may influence their perspectives. The discussion includes anecdotal evidence that is not universally applicable.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in wildlife behavior, animal interactions, and personal anecdotes related to nature may find this discussion engaging.

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I don't know how much I would enjoy a cuddle session with that weasel, but it is adorable, I appreciate it's tenacity.
 
Fish, fish, everywhere and not a bite to eat.
 
I always thought a "stoat" was a pig!
 
DaveC426913 said:
I always thought a "stoat" was a pig!
The stoat can be easil-
Y told from the weasel
By the simple fact
That the tail is blacked
And the figure
Is slightly the bigger.

-- Anon.

But stoats in the UK don't have white coats in winter, except possibly in the Scottish mountains.

I'm surprised its teeth aren't sharp enough, unless the fish was frozen solid.

I once saw a weasel "hypnotize" and kill a rabbit. The first thing I noticed was that a rabbit suddenly stopped munching the grass and got that "frozen in the headlights" look. Then I saw the weasel about 5 yards in front of it, standing up on its hind legs and swaying from side to side. After about a couple of minutes it decided the rabbit was immobilized, and literally just walked up to it and climbed on its back. At this point the rabbit decided that running away might be a good idea, but only managed one hop before a bite to the back of the neck sent it to the big rabbit warren in the sky.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoat has a picture of the same thing.
 
Weasels are cute! Here, they turn white every winter with black-tipped tails. Very smart and engaging little critters.
 
Wouldn't play for me, but that's irrelevant since I have the gist of what went on.
As a good little Canuck, I of course am a major fan of the alpha stoat... Wolverine!

Bye the by, the name on my baseball jersey was "Weasel". :biggrin:
 
I have had ferrets for a very long time and can "tame" a weasel (to some extent) in minutes if I have food available.

Chipmunks are much easier to tame and are much more trusting, so you can hold them while they are eating, but a wild weasel will warm up to you and get very close if you have food to offer.
 
turbo said:
I have had ferrets for a very long time and can "tame" a weasel

Is that what you kids call it these days? And I thought that "spanking the monkey" was a bad analogy... :rolleyes:
 
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Danger said:
Is that what you kids call it these days? And I thought that "spanking the monkey" was a bad analogy... :rolleyes:
I can do a lot with wild animals. Weasels and chipmunks are pretty easy to get close to. When I was a kid, a family friend lived not far from here, and he had a "pet" bear. Nice bear, and didn't look at me like "food". He loved carrots, apples, and other fall foods.
 
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turbo said:
I can do a lot with wild animals.

I bet you can. Wink wink, nudge nudge. Say no more...

All that I can think is that perhaps your Yank critters are more civilized because they don't get as cold as ours. Here, we don't dare approach an apparently tame bear because it will still rip your face off. (And, all joking aside, one did just that with my best friend's cousin about 20 years ago. I don't know how many plastic surgeries he had, and he still doesn't quite look human.)
 

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