The American Mink is an adaptive semi-aquatic mustelid found across most of North America in habitats near water. Its luxurious pelt made it the target of large-scale commercial fur farming, and escaped farm mink have become invasive in parts of Europe. The mink is a capable swimmer that will dive after fish and also raid waterfowl nests along shorelines.
Best time to see a Atlantic Mink
The best time to see a Atlantic Mink is February–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 11,334 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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