"OUGHTA BE BUT NOT AN OTTER" - Mink (North American)

October 15, 2024  •  1 Comment

"OUGHTA BE BUT NOT AN OTTER"

Mink (North American) - 9 Photos

 

 

The small cousin of the otter and also a member of the mustelid family, this is not an otter but a large mink caught in the act of grooming his fur. I say "he" because of the mink's size and bravado.

 

Although very intent on catching fish (a future blog), there was definitely some time spent out of the water, grooming and re-oiling fur, involving a great deal of rubbing (Photo #6) and smoothing to maintain a healthy and waterproof coat. Like the eagle & her feathers ("Good Housekeeping - September 25, 2024 blog), the mink's coat is a valuable asset in being able to hunt/fish successfully, waterproofing being just one of the coat's attributes.

 

And it certainly doesn't hurt that all that grooming promotes good looks.

 

All lighting and background supplied by Nature at her discretion (i.e. changes from some sun to cloudy conditions). 

 

PHOTO #1

PHOTO #2

 

PHOTO #3

PHOTO #4

PHOTO #5

PHOTO #6 - Using the log as a rough brush

PHOTO #7

PHOTO #8

PHOTO #9

 


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Urszula(non-registered)
Very handsome "pink nose", beautifully photographed!
I'm happy to see small and large minks, I was worried they moved away...
Great photos!
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