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The American Mink were brought to Britain for its fur so they put them in fur farms in 1929 but the descendants of the escapees are still roaming free in Britain today?

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When was American mink created?

American mink was created in 1777.


What is an American mink?

An American mink is any of a variety of small mink which lives near water, Latin name Mustela vison.


Where do minks live?

There are two species of mink: the European Mink and the American Mink. The European Mink's territory consists of Great Britain, except for Wales and the mountainous regions of Scotland. They can also be found in the Isles of Lewis and Arran, though are less commonly found in Ireland. The American Mink can be found towards the northern portion of the continent though there have been some instances where they were found in southern California in wooded areas.


What are the different types of mink?

As of August 2014, there are two types of mink thriving in the world. These are the American mink and the European mink.


What is the Latin name for a mink?

European Mink (Mustela lutreola) American Mink (Mustela vison)


Did European mink ever live wild in Britain?

The European mink did not ever live wild in Britain. However, the distribution of the animal went from Spain to the Urals, and the Caucasus mountains.


What does an American mink drink?

water


How much does a mink weigh at birth?

The wild American mink weights about 6 grams at birth.


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Why did American Soldiers come to Britain in world war 2?

American Soldiers came to Britain in World War II to help out.


What family does the mink belong to?

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Is the European mink an endangered animal?

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