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How many minks are left?

Thousands. Minks are not endangered.


How many babies can a mink have?

American minks have about four to five kits per litter once a year. But some may have 7 to 8 per litter. European minks gives birth to four to six per litter


Do you have to kill a yak in order to get its fur?

The answer depends on what species and where. European minks should never be killed. They are an endangered species in the Old World because of the introduction of their relative, the American mink. American minks should probably be killed in the Old World, unless European minks are unlikely to return. Ecologically, the American and European minks occupy very similar niches and in terms of environmental impact, the American mink is a reasonable substitute for the European species. In South America, the American minks should especially be killed. They have escaped from fur farms on that continent and are not native. The ecology of South America is less well-known than that of the northern continents, and South America has species of fish, amphibians, small mammals, birds and aquatic invertebrates that are quite distinct from North American species and could be eaten by minks. American minks usually exist at low population densities and exploit many different types of prey, so the risk of this is low. However, there is also the issue of minks competing with South American small carnivores and interfering with their ecological roles, which are not well understood. Thus, the American mink could pose an ecological threat to that region. In North America, minks should probably not be killed. They are not endangered, but habitat destruction and pollution have reduced their populations in some areas. A small amount of hunting and trapping would have a low impact on their numbers and the population can recover quickly. However, minks are charismatic animals that fill a unique semi-aquatic niche and add beauty and energy to the waterside environment, much like their relatives the otters. Minks are more distant relatives of cats and dogs, and are equally intelligent with many similar behaviors. Fur farmed minks present a special case. Fur farms will feed minks a diet that includes fish meal, which is likely to be obtained by fisheries that harvest the fish unsustainably, generate high rates of bycatch or destroy the marine habitat. Any captive carnivore requires animal-based food, which is a less efficient use of land area than plant-based food. Like many other animal species, minks are also becoming domesticated and interbreeding with wild animals. This is a threat to minks, but no more than the existence of dogs is a threat to wolves and coyotes. Fur farms are also responsible for the introduction of populations of mink outside their natural range, both from escapees and from deliberate releases by animal rights activists and the fur farmers themselves. Fur farming has led to environmental problems, but that is the fault of the farmers not the minks.


How many American pika were there 50 years ago?

5,000 pikas left in the world


How many American pikas are in captivity?

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Are minks carnivors?

minks are carnivores and they are strict carnivores, if there are edible plants to many animals they wont eat it and they would rather starve to death


How many minks are killed a year?

About 50 million minks are killed on fur farms each year, smaller amounts are hunted in the wild.


How many American veterans are left from World War 2?

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How many minks does a bobcat eat in a day?

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No sea minks are notextinct. i saw one 1 month ago no regular mink many may be dead but some live


What do minks eat and what eat mink?

Minks are known to eat muskrats, mice, snakes, and even fish. They donâ??t have many predators, but may be hunted by coyotes or owls.


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