Mustelid Collection (page 9)

Mink (Mustela vison) On fallen leaves with prey - Blackbird

American Mink (Mustela vison) skull

Pine Marten (Martes martes) adult female, looking out from goldeneye nestbox in tree, Cairngorms N. P
Pine Marten (Martes martes) adult female, looking out from goldeneye nestbox in tree, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, March

Badger (Meles meles) Just emerged from sett

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) bovine tuberculosis vaccination scheme, badger in live trap being vaccinated by Wildlife Trust personnel, Shropshire, England, June

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

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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.