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American mink
Scientific name: Neovison vison
Escaped or intentionally freed from fur farms in the 1960s, the American mink is now well established in the UK. Its carnivorous nature is a threat to our native water vole and seabird populations.
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Length: 56cmTail: 29cm
Weight: 4-5kg
Average lifespan: 10-12 years
Conservation status
Invasive, non-native species.