American mink

The American mink is a sleek, dark brown member of the weasel family, with a small white chin patch, a bushy tail, and a body built for life along the water.

Mink hunt along streams, marshes, and lake edges, swimming and diving for fish, frogs, and small mammals, and they are usually seen as a quick brown blur at the water’s edge.

These two frames of a mink working along a half-frozen creek in early spring are among my favourites.

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American mink Manitoba sightings

Where and when you can find the american mink in Manitoba depends on the season and the habitat. You can see more animals in the Manitoba wildlife section.

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