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Biology: Mink are similar in appearance to stoats & weasel,
except much larger. Generally dark brown or black, their colour varies through to white, all displaying a white
chin patch. Males are twice the weigh of females, measuring 60cm in total length.
Mink are a solitary, territorial animal, coming together, briefly, to mate. Females give birth to 5 or 6 young
after approximately 45 days. The young mink are weaned within 8 weeks and are fully grown at 4 months, but stay
with the mother until late summer. The new mink will travel upto 50Km to establish their own territory.
Mink will devastate the wildlife in it's territory, preying on anything it can kill, even ducks. Destroying fish
populations in rivers, it will also prey on rats, rabbits, birds livestock and even pets in gardens. This killer
will obliterate a poultry unit, and is more effective than a fox.
Evidence of a mink's presence is marked by a significant reduction in wildlife. What hasn't been slaughtered
will leave the area. Other signs are foot prints along river banks etc. and the pungent dark "tarry" faeces.
Size: Male adults measure 60cm (24inches) nose to tail, weighing upto 1500g.
Markings: Dark brown / black with a light underbelly and white chin patch.
Location: Widespread throughout Britain, mainly around water.
Detection: Evidence of runs, droppings, remains of animals, possible
sightings.
Mink were introduced into Britain in 1929 for the fur trade, due to escapes and "releases" they have establish
themselves along our rivers and lakes. The first reported incident of breeding was in 1957 on the river Teign, Devon.
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