#europeanmink

[jules101uk]

The first @wildlifewednesdaychallenge prompt for 2023 is a European mink which is a close relative of the European polecat and Siberian weasel. These critically endangered, semi-aquatic mustelids look softer, less murderous and cuter than the better known American mink. The European mink's numbers are in decline due to a combination of competition from it's American namesake, climate change, hybridisation and habitat loss. @lyndabridgesart #EuropeanMink #Mink #WildlifeWednesdayChallenge #WildlifeIllustration #WildlifeArt #illustration #MixedMediaIllustration #AnimalArtist https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUsE3Gr6ZW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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European Mink

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[alejandrollop]

Baby european minks with two weeks of life. The European mink is in high risk of extinction due to the loss of habitat and threat by the American mink.

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[nanconene]

European Mink 🖤 Mink Europeo . . . . . @onemilliononemonth #drawing #draw #illustration #nanconene #especies #species #black #sketch #design #doodle #illustrationartist #digital #negro #savetheplanet #creative #nature #blackandwhite #femaleartist #diversity #art #extinctionrebellion #1m1m_species #diversidad #especiesenpeligro #onemilliononemonth #blackwork #minkeuropeo #europeanmink https://www.instagram.com/p/BylLKxTD0Ai/?igshid=noy69sl323uj

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[faunafocus]

European Mink

Predators of the European mink include the western polcat, American mink, golden eagle, red fox, and large owls. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Minks

Predators of the European mink include the western polcat, American mink, golden eagle, red fox, and large owls. Predators of the European mink include the western polecat (Mustela putorius), the American mink (Neovison vison), the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), large owls, and the red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Red fox numbers have increased greatly in areas where the wolf and Eurasian lynx (Lynx…

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European Mink

During the mating season, the sexual organs of female European mink enlarge greatly and become pinkish-lilac, as opposed to the American Mink, whose organs don't change. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #FridayFeets

During the mating season, the sexual organs of female European mink enlarge greatly and become pinkish-lilac, as opposed to the American Mink, whose organs don’t change. The European mink mating season occurs from February to March. In the Moscow Zoo, estrus was observed on April 22nd to the 26th, with copulation lasting from 15 minutes to an hour. Females are polyestrous and achieve sexual…

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European Mink

Due to the higher quality of farmed American mink, European mink are not trapped for commercial purposes as much as they once were. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Minks

Due to the higher quality of farmed American mink, European mink are not trapped for commercial purposes as much as they once were. The European mink was largely in the fur trade during the first half of the 20th century and were trapped for commercial purposes. As of 2014, there is no data on present trade. Some recent illegal fur trade to neighboring countries from Romania has stopped because…

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European Mink

An attempt to introduce the European mink to the southern Kurile Islands failed to establish a population, but a small breeding population of 100 was established on an island in Estonia. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Minks

An attempt to introduce the European mink to the southern Kurile Islands failed to establish a population, but a small breeding population of 100 was established on an island in Estonia. From 1981 to 1989, the European mink was introduced to southern Kurile Islands of Kunashir and Iturup, Russia, and Tajikistan, far away from the native distribution range. This introduction was unsuccessful; no…

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European Mink

Young European mink open their eyes after 1 month and begin tracking and capturing prey at 2 months before dispersing at 2.5-4 months. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Minks

Young European mink open their eyes after 1 month and begin tracking and capturing prey at 2 months before dispersing at 2.5-4 months. At birth, male European mink are approximately 7.39 centimeters in total length and 8.4 grams and females are 7.19 centimeters and 7.6 grams. The kits average about 6.5 grams or 0.23 ounces and grow rapidly, tripling their weight 10 days after birth. Young…

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European Mink

There is sexual dimorphism in the European mink as males are longer than females and have longer tails. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Minks

There is sexual dimorphism in the European mink as males are longer than females and have longer tails. There is sexual dimorphism in the European mink as males are longer than females and have longer tails. Total length for males is approximately 37.3-43 centimeters (14.7-16.9 inches), while total length of females is 31-40 centimeters (13.9-15.7 inches) on average. Tail length is 15.3–19…

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European Mink

The European mink paddles with its short, membraned front and back limbs simultaneously and can stay underwater for 1-2 minutes, but is not as efficient underwater as the American mink. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Minks

The European mink paddles with its short, membraned front and back limbs simultaneously and can stay underwater for 1-2 minutes, but is not as efficient underwater as the American mink. The European mink is a fast and agile animal, which swims and dives skillfully, but is reportedly less efficient than the American mink (Neovison vison) species underwater. It is able to run along stream beds, and…

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European Mink

Currently, seven subspecies of European mink are recognized. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #FridayFeets

Currently, seven subspecies of European mink are recognized. Currently, seven subspecies of European mink are recognized: M. l. biedermanni (French), M. l. binominata, M. l. cylipena (Middle European), M. l. lutreola (Northern), M. l. novikovi (Middle Russian), M. l. transsylvanica(Carpathian), and M. l. turovi (Caucasian). • Image | ©️ Biodiversity Heritage Library, Public Domain, Public Domain…

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European Mink

The European mink is more sedentary than the American mink and confines itself for long periods in permanent burrows and temporary shelters near the water's edge lined with straw, moss, mouse wool, and bird feathers. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Mink

The European mink is more sedentary than the American mink and confines itself for long periods in permanent burrows and temporary shelters near the water’s edge lined with straw, moss, mouse wool, and bird feathers. The European mink has both a permanent burrow and temporary shelters. The permanent burrow is used all year except during floods, and is located no more than 6–10 meters (6.6–10.9…

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European Mink

The European mink has an evenly distributed brown or black coat color that is lighter in the summer and, unlike the American mink, its chin and lips are pure white. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #Minks

The European mink has an evenly distributed brown or black coat color that is lighter in the summer and, unlike the American mink, its chin and lips are pure white. In dark colored European mink individuals, the fur is dark brown or almost blackish-brown, while light individuals are reddish brown. The summer fur is somewhat lighter, and dirty in tone, with more reddish highlights. Fur color is…

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European Mink

The European mink is a medium-sized, elongated, semiaquatic species of mustelid more closely related to the western polecat and Siberian weasel than to the American mink. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #Mink #FridayFeets

The European mink is a medium-sized, elongated, semiaquatic species of mustelid more closely related to the western polecat and Siberian weasel than to the American mink. The European mink is a medium-sized, semiaquatic species of mustelid and a typical representative of the genus Mustela. It has a greatly elongated body with short limbs and a short tail. The European mink is similar to the…

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#European Mink

[faunafocus]

European Mink

Populations of European mink have decreased more than 50% over the last 10 years for ecological and commercial reasons and are predicted to decline more than 80% over the next 10 years. #FaunaFocus #EuropeanMink #EuropeanMinks #Mink #Minks

Populations of European mink have decreased more than 50% over the last 10 years for ecological and commercial reasons and are predicted to decline more than 80% over the next 10 years. Populations of European mink have been in decline for both ecological and commercial reasons. The primary reason for population declines is commercial trapping for fur. However, the mink also suffers as a result…

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