Mustelid Collection (page 10)

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) lactating adult female and cub, sitting near sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, amongst long grass, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult and cub, looking out from sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult and cubs, emerging from sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) two cubs, playfighting at sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Stoat in winter C018 / 0887
Stoat in winter. Stoat (Mustela erminea), or short-tailed weasel, hiding under a log in its winter coat. Stoats are carnivorous mammals found throughout the northern regions of the world

Beech marten on a branch C018 / 0890
Beech marten (Martes foina) on a branch. This species of marten is native to much of Europe and Central Asia, though it has established a feral population in North America

Honey badger, artwork C016 / 5900
Honey badger (Mellivora capensis). Plate 86 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Mink at experimental farm
Mink farming. Mink seen at a farm during experiments on domestication. These animals are a hybrid between the European mink (Mustela lutreola) and the European polecat (Mustela putorius)

Least weasel, artwork C016 / 3282
Least weasel (Mustela nivalis), artwork. This small carnivorous mammal is found in most of the northern temperate and subarctic regions

Beech marten on a rock, artwork C016 / 3281
Beech marten (Martes foina) on a rock, artwork. This species of marten is native to much of Europe and Central Asia, though it has established a feral population in North America

European badger, artwork C016 / 3280
European badger (Meles meles), artwork. This relatively large mammal, found in most areas of mainland Europe, is related to the much smaller weasels, stoats and otters

Neotropical river otter eating a fish C013 / 9812
Neotropical river otter eating a fish. Neotropical river otters (Lontra longicaudis) are found in Central America, South America and the island of Trinidad. Photographed in the Pantanal, Brazil

Neotropical river otter eating a fish C013 / 9811
Neotropical river otter eating a fish. Neotropical river otters (Lontra longicaudis) are found in Central America, South America and the island of Trinidad. Photographed in the Pantanal, Brazil

Stoat, 19th century artwork C013 / 6419
Stoat (Mustela erminea) with kill. Plate 209 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Least weasel, 19th century C013 / 6415
Least weasel (Mustela nivalis). This artwork is Plate 205 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, published between 1830 and 1841 by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

European polecat, 19th century artowkr C013 / 6316
European polecat (Mustela putorius). Plate 32 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Stoats, 19th century artwork C013 / 6317
Stoat (Mustela erminea) pair. Plate 33 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

European otter hair, SEM
European otter hair (Lutra lutra). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the guard hair of a european otter. Magnification x1060 at 10cm wide

Mustela putorius, European polecat
Plate 32 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

Putorius fontanierii & P. astutus
Plate 61 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Meles sp. badger
Plate 24 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

British Mammals Title Page
Title page of Vol. 1 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2, written and illustrated with 50 colour plates and pen and ink sketches by Archibald Thorburn F.Z.S

Putorius davidianus & P. moupinensis
Plate 59 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Lutra lutra, European otter
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Meles meles, Eurasian badger
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Cynogale lowei, lowes otter civet. Type specimen skin, NM number 27.12.1.93

Mustela
Ff. 7. Mustela Galerva. Drawing by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Mustela erminea, ermine
Plate 33 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, standing amongst vegetation, Italian Alps, Italy, september

Louisiana Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) introduced species, claws, remains of European Otter (Lutra lutra) prey, Spain, june

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) dead adult, on shingle beach strandline, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, September

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"Captivating Mustelids: A Glimpse into the Lives of Playful Otters, Agile Weasels, and Majestic Martens" The bond between a sea otter mother and her young pup is truly heartwarming. In Monterey Bay, USA, witness the tender moment as she carries her under three-week-old baby through the glistening waters. (Sea Otter - Monterey Bay - USA) Winter transforms the stoat into a vision of elegance with its snow-white fur in Allgau, Bavaria, Germany. Marvel at the beauty of this ermine or short-tailed weasel as it gracefully navigates its snowy habitat. (Stoat - Allgau, Bavaria) With forelegs raised high in Sitka Sound, Alaska, a sea otter strikes an adorable pose that will melt your heart instantly. This charming creature showcases both intelligence and playfulness in equal measure. (Sea Otter - Sitka Sound, Alaska) Meet the least weasel or Mustela nivalis – small but mighty. Found peeking out from a woodland floor adorned with delicate snowdrops in Sheffield, this tiny predator exudes curiosity and stealthiness all at once. Witness pure maternal love as another sea otter mother gently cares for her young pup covered in "natal pelage. " Monterey Bay becomes their haven where they learn to navigate life's currents together. (Sea Otters - Monterey Bay - USA) Siberia's Irkutsk region reveals an enchanting sight – a sable perched on a tree branch against November's backdrop of golden hues. This elusive mustelid captivates with its sleek coat and enigmatic presence. (Sable- Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia). A pine marten climbing up a majestic Scots pine tree creates an awe-inspiring spectacle amidst Scotland's breathtaking landscape. Their agility and adaptability are on full display as they conquer nature's heights.