In Europe, recent studies have also shown that the presence of otters corresponds with a reduced incidence of mink appearances. If the mechanisms behind the minks’ disappearance are clear ...

They now believe the prime suspects to be otters or mink, which store or “cache” dead prey for later consumption.

The investigation is ongoing. A mink is a small mammal in the weasel family, similar to an otter or a ferret. "Their bodies were still intact, and based upon what I was taught, and what the ...

A Caithness-based countryside ranger has outlined issues faced by wildlife from the invasive American mink and steps taken to ...

With a diet abundant in aquatic organisms, river otter and mink are particularly appropriate as indicator species to help narrow down presence and sources of contaminants. The problem? They are also ...