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The American mink (Neogale vison) is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to North America, though human introduction has expanded its range to many parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. Because of range expansion, the American mink is classed as a least-concern species by the IUCN . [ 1 ]
Map showing range of American mink (including wild mink). Native range is red whereas areas introduced are pink. Domestic mink have been introduced worldwide, as multiple mink have escaped fur farms and established themselves in wild. Wild mink are threatened by domestic mink in the areas of resources for survival and hybridization. [19]
Range maps are provided wherever possible; if a range map is not available, a description of the mustelid's range is provided. ... American mink. N. vison (Schreber ...
As numerous agencies work to corral the mink, it remains unclear who cut the holes in the fence. The mink range in size from 12 to 20 inches and could be black, brown or white in color, WNEP reported.
The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) The eastern coyote (Canis latrans var.) is expanding its range in West Virginia. The American, or northern, short-tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda) The woodland vole (Microtus pinetorum) The snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), typical of Canada, reaches its southernmost distribution in West Virginia.
Mink and river otters live along rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, water impoundments and other areas. Both species are capable of long distance travel, foraging, and dispersal; but river otters ...
The American mink falls into the category of furbearers under the DNR's classification of animals used for their resources. Furbearers are mammals whose fur has commercial value, according to the ...
The Atlantic salt marsh mink is different than other kinds of mink by its medium size and large head. [5] The subspecies' teeth are large, and the only other kind of mink that has upper molars as large is the Southern mink of Louisiana (Neogale vison vulgivaga). [6] Its tail is rather shorter than other kinds of mink. [7]