European mink

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Mink

European

by:AITOR

• Name
• Location
• Habitat
• Description
• Food
• Reproduction

7.Important facts 8.Situation 9. Reasons for extinction

Guide

Name

European mink

Location

The European mink is a semiaquatic mammal that lives in the Basque Country, South-West of France and North East of Europe.

Habitat

It lives near aquatic areas rivers ... with vegetation on the sides

The European mink is a middle-sized mammal, with a long body (40cm long) and a long tail (14cm). It has got short legs with semi-webbed fingers. It has got brown fur all over its body, but it has got a white snout.

Description

The European mink is a middle-sized mammal, with a long body ( 40cm long) and a long tail (14cm). It has got short legs with semi-webbed fingers. It has got brown fur all over its body, but it has got a white snout.

food

“It feeds on rodents, birds, eggs and fish.

Reproduction

The female gives birth to 3 or 4 kits. The kits are born blind for 30 days. After the summer, the kits are ready to live on their own

Importan facts

European mink has got a permanent burrow but also it has got temporary shelters. It can swim and dive very well.

Situation

It became extinct in Central Europe, and it is in danger of in its current habitat.

Reasons for extinction

The causes of being endangered are: the loss of habitat, the decreasing of its preys, and the european mink is caught to put in cages.

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