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**European Mink - Mustela lutreola
Short: A semi-aquatic mustelid reduced to fragmented European populations by mink farming escapees (American mink), habitat loss and pollution.
Facts:
Status: Critically Endangered in many areas.
Range: Fragmented pockets across Europe and Russia.
Habitat: Riparian woodlands, riverbanks and wetlands.
Diet: Fish, amphibians, small mammals.
Lifespan: ~5-10 yrs.
Reproduction: Small litters; territory-based.
Role: Freshwater predator and indicator of riparian health.
Threats: Invasive American mink, habitat degradation, pollution.
2025 October 19