American Mink

American mink are semi-aquatic mesocarnivores in the Mustelidae or weasel family.

There have been several studies that observe mink habitat use, diet, and activity pattern over the years at JPRF.

Collaborators

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    Dexter Hodder

    JPRF

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    Dr. Shannon Crowley

    JPRF

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    Dr. Karl Larsen

    TRU

An American mink with a small burbot in it's mouth.

Publications

Effects of Scale and Gender on Winter Habitat Selection by American Mink

Funding for mink work provided by

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