American Mink

Species Details

A long, slender, medium-sized mammal with a long neck, short legs, small head, and a bushy tail equal to one-third the total body length.   The head is somewhat flattened, and the ears are small and rounded.   The shiny, dense fur is brown to nearly black with a white chin patch and some scattered white on throat, chest, and belly.   The summer coat is lighter and less dense than winter coats.   Males are larger than females.

Photo by Blake Sperow