Chkariya

A weasel-like animal that eats fruit, carrion, and the occasional small animal, the chkariya has two large forepaws, which it uses to climb and dig. Unlike the weasels of Earth, the chkariya of Vulcan is active during the day, often foraging for food. They are one of the favorite animals at nature preserves as they will take pieces of fruit from a person's hands. One should be careful in doing so, however, as any fast movements or loud noises will cause the chkariya to raise its front paws, and each paw has six razor-sharp claws.