American Mink Musteal vison

Identification features

• Medium sized mammal with short legs
• Body fur is dark brown with a small white patch under the chin.
• Tail length is about 50% of the head and body length combined
• Head has small rounded brown ears
• Face is dark brown

Mink can be found in and near wetland habitats.

Other identification clues

Droppings

Mink droppings smell very unpleasant. They are between 60-80mm long and 10mm thick. They are found near water and contain fur, feathers and bones.

Tracks

The toes on a mink footprint have a star shape. The toe pads and claws often print together in a 'tear' shape.

Distribution in Derbyshire information