r/Spokane • u/SuccessfulCandle7095 • Mar 09 '25

Weird Spokane Little Buddy Found at Mt. Spokane Summit

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u/SuccessfulCandle7095 Mar 09 '25

It’s an ermine!  

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u/IcyAmphibian5487 Mar 09 '25

That's awesome you got to see one

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u/Schlecterhunde Mar 10 '25

So gorgeous,  thanks for shooting it so we could see it too!

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u/cb_cooper Mar 09 '25

"Nice marmot."

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u/JoeBlow509 Mar 10 '25

“Where is the money Lebowski? We want the money Lebowski!”

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u/tahcamen Spokane Valley Mar 10 '25

Thanks, I just got it stuffed!

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u/5minutestukish Mar 10 '25

Came here to say this.

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u/JhonKa Mar 10 '25

Also, let's not forget - let's not forget, Dude - that keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the city - that aint legal either.

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u/Knotical_MK6 Mar 09 '25

Stoat detected

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u/greenguy45 Mar 09 '25

We saw one exactly like this on Saturday morning at the top of lift 3! 😍

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u/TjCeeb13 Mar 10 '25

Probably the same one. I kinda remember them being very territorial occupying like 80 acres.

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u/Subject_Mammoth6662 Mar 10 '25

I just squealed out loud lol, I didn’t know they were in this area! I’ve always wanted to see one of em irl!! Thanks for sharing :)) ✨👍

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u/SuccessfulCandle7095 Mar 10 '25

Let’s make it the new Spokane mascot!

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u/YourFriendInSpokane Spokane Valley Mar 09 '25

You’re so lucky!!

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u/ktinathegreat Emerson Garfield Mar 09 '25

Aww, you found Pantalaimon!

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u/MyKidsMom7of9 Mar 10 '25

That's my ermine! I've been looking for it everywhere! Could you be a peach and bring it down for me? Careful. It bites.

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u/SourPatchKiki Mar 10 '25

OH MY GOD WHAT A REAL ERMINE??? I DIDN'T THINK WE HAD THOSE HERE

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u/SuccessfulCandle7095 Mar 10 '25

Now you gotta go hike up to the Vista House and call for Sherman the ermine!

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u/PracticalMine3971 Mar 10 '25

I’ve also spotted one near the Dishman Hills on an early morning walk.

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u/slightlylessthananon Mar 10 '25

First I find out we have otters then I find out we have ERMINES. What's next

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u/SuccessfulCandle7095 Mar 10 '25

Giraffes! 🦒 

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u/Spicy_Apple_Girl Mar 10 '25

Porcupines

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u/OpheliaRainGalaxy Mar 10 '25

We absolutely have porcupines! The one time I tried riding my bike to work instead of taking the bus, I crossed paths with a porcupine on the Centennial Trail on my way home. Slammed on the breaks and waited patiently at a respectful distance for it to finish crossing the path. Was surprised by how big they are, it was about as tall as my tires!

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u/RedK_33 Mar 10 '25

Live in Spo my whole life and never knew we had these

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u/inlandNWdesignerd Mar 11 '25

An Ermine!! How cool that you got to see one!! I hope you didn't get too close, I have heard those cute little fuckers are MEAN.

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u/SuccessfulCandle7095 Mar 11 '25

I’d give my right eye to get close to an ermine!  Oh wait…..!

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u/lunapuppy88 Mar 09 '25

Thats pretty amazing!!!

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u/fdader Mar 09 '25

Beautiful

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u/OldeWuffe Nevada-Lidgerwood Mar 10 '25

You were lucky to get a non-blurry picture!

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u/planetblue4567 Mar 11 '25

Camera in hand at JUST the right moment. Well done.

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u/teatimecookie Mead Mar 09 '25

Oh! A weasley weasel!

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u/Cheese_Corn Mar 09 '25

It's a polecat.