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Incidence of Mink, Mustela vison, and River Otter, Lutra canadensis, in a highly urbanized area

January 1, 2003

Mink (Mustela vison) frequently inhabited or traversed a residential, business, and industrial part of the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with little water or natural vegetation. At least one River Otter (Lutra canadensis) also resided on a small pond on a golf course in the area for several winter months.

Publication Year 2003
Title Incidence of Mink, Mustela vison, and River Otter, Lutra canadensis, in a highly urbanized area
Authors L. David Mech
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Canadian Field-Naturalist
Index ID 70026039
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center