Weasels are sneaky and elusive, qualities that make them challenging to study. Once seen across NC, weasels seem to be disappearing from areas in the state. Are climate change and lost habitat behind their declining numbers, or are they just difficult to find? Scientists share how they’ve gotten creative with trail cameras and tasty bait to gain better insight into what’s happening.

Producer: Frank Graff
Editor: Frank Graff
Camera: Bob Gunter
Audio: Eric Heinzman

Special thanks:
Additional footage: NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Partners: @NCWildlifeResourcesCommission

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