Giant weasel

Giant weasels are giant-sized versions of this species that, although similar in many respects to normal weasels, are much more vicious and aggressive. Perhaps the most obvious difference is their tendency to live and hunt in packs of four or more. They attack men as often as any other prey and are relentless adversaries.

When a giant weasel bites, it locks its jaws onto its victim and refuses to let go. Instead, the weasel begins to suck the blood from its prey. Agents in the animal's saliva not only prevent the victim's blood from clotting, but actually promote the bleeding of the wound.

The pelts of giant weasels are valuable, as are those of their smaller cousins. As a general rule, the most valuable pelts are those of the northern species, which are wholly white in color, or those of the rare black weasels.