Who Done It?

Question

These tracks were found in November at about 4,000 feet in the Gifford Pinchot forest in southern Washington after a fresh snow.

Photo by Dennis Deck

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Answer

The diagonal lope is typical of the weasel family. Note that the this fellow alternates between short and long leaps, typical of the ermine (aka short-tailed weasel).

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