Siberian Weasel
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[Photo] Siberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica) at Zoo Dresden. Date Winter 2002/2003. Author Altaipanther (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Altaipanther). License: public domain.

The Siberian Mountain Weasel, also known as the Siberian Weasel, Kolinsky or Himalayan Weasel, is a rust coloured member of the weasel family. Its scientific name is Mustela sibirica.

Siberian weasel fur makes the finest water color or oil paint brushes and is especially sought after by artists. The so-called kolinsky sable-hair brush is produced using the winter fur of the male siberian weasel, not sable.

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