Mink
Mink are part of the same family as badgers and otters. They have short limbs and a tail which is generally about one third of the length of their bodies.
More often than not their thick, glossy fur is a chocolatey-brown colour (unless they were farm-bred and then their colour may vary) and they generally go darker in winter.
Did you know?
- Mink were brought to Britain in 1929 from America and were farmed purely for their fur;
- They eat rabbits, water voles, birds, eggs, crayfish and much more;
- Mink hunt in the water even though they are not strong swimmers;
- Baby mink are known as kits;
- They can be found in wooded areas, close to streams and rivers.
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