Mink

Mink

Neovison vison

Least Concern

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
30 - 60 cm
Weight
0.5 - 1.5 kg
Diet
Fish, Crustaceans, Small mammals, Birds

Habitat

WetlandsRiversLakesCoastal areas

Behavior

  • Solitary animal, but may form pairs during breeding season
  • Forages for fish, crustaceans, and small mammals in wetlands and aquatic habitats
  • Uses burrows and dens as shelters
  • Has a highly developed sense of smell and hearing