American Mink

The American mink is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to North America, though human intervention has expanded its range to many parts of Europe, Asia and South America. Because of range expansion, the American mink is classed as a least-concern species by the IUCN.

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

Scientific name: Neovison vison

Mass: 1.1 – 3.5 lbs (Male, Adult, In Winter), 0.88 – 1.7 lbs (Female, Adult, In Winter)

Length: 13 – 18 in. (Male, Adult), 12 – 15 in. (Female, Adult)

Gestation period: 40 – 75 days

Speed: 4 mph (Maximum, Adult, On Land)

Higher classification: Neovison