The Siberian Weasel, also known as Kolonok, is a medium-sized weasel native to Asia. It has reddish or orange-brown fur and a long, slender body that stretches 11 to 12 inches, with a tail that adds another 6 to 7 inches.
During winter, its fur changes to a yellow-brown shade, which is an adaptation to the changing environment. Despite being small, it feeds on various prey. It also eats fruits and berries occasionally.
This type of weasel is also an excellent swimmer and adept tree climber. While it is a solitary animal, it enjoys playful fights and chases.
This is probably the only animal on this list that you can actually keep as a pet. The Siberian hamster, or Dzhungarian hamster (Phodopus sungorus), often sold as the “winter white,” will change from a silvery chinchilla shade to mostly white if it is kept in a room that receives natural light. Temperature does not seem to affect the molt.
A very hardy, fast growing tree with brittle wood which is subject to breakage. Extremely susceptible to insect, disease, and herbicide damage, which makes it an undesirable tree. Often confused with Chinese elm which is not hardy in North Dakota. The largest tree in North Dakota is 60 feet tall with a canopy spread of 55 feet.
A small to medium sized, roundheaded tree reaching a height of 15 to 25 feet. It is native from northeastern Asia to northern China. Siberian crabapple is the hardiest species of the Malus genus and produces white flowers.