Mustelid Collection (page 15)

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, sitting, looking over shoulder at dusk, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, emerging from sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) rear view, foraging, Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Adult silhouette scratching tree trunk - Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Cub foraging at sunset - Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Two four week old cubs in sett

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) four week old cubs, England, march

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Close-up

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) juveniles, group foraging at sett entrance, England

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult female with cub, resting on seaweed, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) cub, foraging on sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) cub, foraging amongst vegetation, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) cub, on chalk spoil heap, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Domestic Polecat Ferret (Mustela putorius x putorius furo) young, sitting

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, close-up of head, resting on back in water, Monterey, California, U. S. A
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, close-up of head, resting on back in water, Monterey, California, U.S.A

Sea Otter - playing and relaxing in the sea off southern California
ROG-14174 Sea Otter - playing and relaxing in the sea off southern California, USA Enhydra lutris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - surfacing after feeding in the sea off southern California
ROG-14177 Sea Otter - surfacing after feeding in the sea off southern California, USA Enhydra lutris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Large group of Sea Otters - relaxing and resting in the sea off southern California
ROG-14176 Large group of Sea Otters - relaxing and resting in the sea off southern California, USA Enhydra lutris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

southern sea otter, enhydra lutris nereis, resting, note fore and hind legs are kept out of water
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

southern sea otter, enhydra lutris nereis, resting, note limbs are kept uot of water and crossed to keep warm
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

southern sea otter, enhydra lutris nereis, resting, note limbs are kept uot of water and crossed to keep warm
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

southern sea otter, enhydra lutris, resting, note fore legs are kept uot of water and crossed to keep warm, monterey
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

Sea Otter - playing with grebe - Sea otter did not attempt to eat this grebe but only played with it for 5 to 10
TOM-1718 Sea Otter - playing with grebe Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Sea otter did not attempt to eat this grebe but only played with it for 5 to 10 minutes before letting it go

Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8979
TOM-1651 Sea Otter - wrapped in kelp - keeps otter from drifting away with the tide while napping Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8971
TOM-1650 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - raft at sunrise - California coast USA _C3A7926
TOM-1649 Sea Otter - raft at sunrise California coast USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - mother with immature (3 to 4 month old on left) pup - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A6994
TOM-1646 Sea Otter - mother with immature (3 to 4 month old on left) pup Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusk - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A3597
TOM-1642 Sea Otter - in water feeding on mollusc Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - raft at sunrise near Moss Landing, CA. _C2A0666
TOM-1639 Sea Otter - raft at sunrise near Moss Landing CA, USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otter - resting in kelp - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A8968
TOM-1717 Sea Otter - resting in kelp Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Otters - mother with young pup - Monterey Bay - USA _C3A5606
TOM-1643 Sea Otters - mother with young pup Monterey Bay - USA Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mink - young kits in den log. Western U. S. A, Spring. MN179
TOM-1612 Mink - young kits in den log. Western U.S.A, Spring. Mustela vison Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ermine or Short-tailed Weasel Northern Rockies, Canada MN186
TOM-1366 Ermine / Short-tailed Weasel / Stoat Jasper National Park, Northern Rockies, Canada Mustela erminea The stoat is known as Ermine during the winter when it has a white winter coat

Bewick / Weasel
(mustela nivalis - Buffon called it La belette) A widespread but narrow-headed (for ease when burrowing) mustelid very like the stoat

Bewick / Sable
(Martes zibellina) this mustelid seemingly survived the evolutionary struggle by being the fittest to provide garments for the lady friends of the wealthy

Bewick / Skunk
(Mephitis mephitis) This mustelid inhabits north and south America, and is famed for the awful-smelling liquid it projects at predators from ducts at its rear end

Bewick / Stoat
(Mustels erminea) This mustelid is similar to and frequently mistaken for a weasel. It is found pretty well throughout the northern hemisphere

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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.