An American mink is any of a variety of small mink which lives near water, Latin name Mustela vison.
American mink was created in 1777.
As of August 2014, there are two types of mink thriving in the world. These are the American mink and the European mink.
European Mink (Mustela lutreola) American Mink (Mustela vison)
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The wild American mink weights about 6 grams at birth.
Along with the badger, otter, stoat & pine marten, the American mink is a member of the mustelid family
European minks are an endangered species in the Old World because of the introduction of their relative, the American mink.
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?
The European mink is endangered primarily due to habitat loss, pollution, and competition with the invasive American mink. Deforestation and wetland drainage have significantly reduced its natural habitats, while pollution has impacted its food sources. Additionally, the introduction of the American mink has led to predation and competition, further threatening the European mink's survival. Conservation efforts are essential to protect their remaining habitats and mitigate these threats.
The American Mink is not classified as endangered, however, the Everglades mink (Mustela vison evergladensis), is an endangered subspecies, and is endemic to the Florida Everglades.
Mortality is extremely high in the early months of the life of the American Mink, those that do survive the first year can live as long as three years in the wild. The average lifespan of a mink is 8 years in captivity, with the maximum being 10 years
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