Is the Mink now a reportable species especially because of its impact by predation on native species???
Though most are very dark I have seen other colours such as “champagne”, sort of light beige. Besides swimming they are great tree climbers when pursued ;-)The ones I have seen have had darker fur than this one.
Dave
All Mustelids are capable of climbing, ( they will also raid nests for eggs) even the big onesInteresting observation, Richard. I have never seen them climb but I can imagine they wouldn't have any problems. They could be just about the most effective small predator we have.
Dave
Interesting, I haven’t seen the big ones in trees, though on reflection that must be so.even the big ones .
I think there was a tree climbing badger on BBC Autumnwatch (or similar) recently. Foxes climb trees ... and so do terriersA friend of Dad's used to get badgers climbing up kitchen stools to get at peanuts on the breakfast bar so I can't see them having much problem with a tree (if they felt the need!)
So do Lions, but then none of the above are Mustelids ( well apart from the afore mentioned Badgers of course )I think there was a tree climbing badger on BBC Autumnwatch (or similar) recently. Foxes climb trees ... and so do terriers
You’ve made me wonder if there is a non climbing mustelid, ... There was a very educational programme on TV about a South African who keeps captive honey badgers, except he couldn’t stop them escaping.So do Lions, but then none of the above are Mustelids ( well apart from the afore mentioned Badgers of course )
Its quite a big family, but I can't think of one that wont, even otters will climb ...You’ve made me wonder if there is a non climbing mustelid, ...
And the African otters are called Clawless Otters so I guess they can’t climb.Its quite a big family, but I can't think of one that wont, even otters will climb ...
(admittedly its not that high but they certainly have the claws for it)
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Edit I doubt THIS ONE would though
That may be a bit of an issue I agreeAnd the African otters are called Clawless Otters so I guess they can’t climb.
I have actually seen that before and thought clever little sod at the timeSomewhat OT but this