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The Sea Mink is an extinct North American member of the Mustelidae family. It is the only mustelid, and one of two mammalian carnivore species to have gone extinct in historic times. The longest Sea Mink ever recorded was 35.5 inches. The Sea Mink became extinct in the 19th century due to its prized fur, it was hunted until extinction. Before it became extinct it traveled from New England to as far north as Nova Scotia, Canada. Some say it did these long journeys to follow their main source of food, the Labrador Duck.
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What period did the sea mink die in?
The last known specimen of sea mink was taken in 1880.
What was the life span of a sea mink?
The sea mink became extinct before being scientifically described, and therefore little is known about its habits.
How did the sea mink adapt to its habitat?
The Sea Mink became extinct before being scientifically described, and therefore little is known about its habits.
What caused the Sea mink to become extinct?
The sea mink became extinct because is was hunted to extinction for it's fur.
What is a cousin to the otter?
The relatives of the Otter are the ferret, the wolverine, the ermine, the mink,and any others in the weasel family. Also the twotypes of Otters are the Sea Otter & the River Otter. click on this link for more information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel
Where can one find information about mink fur coat?
Someone looking for information about a mink fur coat can find it at many sites. Someone can use the site Ask to find out information, or go to the sites for Target, JC Penny or Macys, which all sell mink fur coats and have information about them.
What where the predators of the sea mink?
a European minks main predator is a butterfly
What eats the sea mink?
Sea minks usually eat small mollusks. They are really cool! Please vote for me!
What do sea crayfish get eaten by?
eel, trout, herons, mink, otters, snakes, and people
Is a mink a vertebrate or an invertebrate?
A mink is a carnivore that eats different types of animals (meat).The diet of a mink can consist of muskrats, rodents, frogs, fish, crayfish, and birds. Minks are found in North America and Europe.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mink?
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Caniformia Family: Mustelidae Subfamily: Mustelinae Genus: Neovison Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Superfamily: Musteloidea Family: Mustelidae Genus: Neovison (Mustela) Species: * European Mink - Mustela lutreola * American Mink - Neovison vison
What are common names for a mink?
Mink common names female mink - sow male mink - boar baby mink - kit or cub
