The River Annan
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The River Annan Trust & District Salmon Fishery Board
The American mink was introduced to the UK for fur farming in the 1920’s. Since that time a number of escapes and deliberate releases have allowed it to establish in the wild. Mink are semi-aquatic mustelids usually with dark brown fur and a white patch on the chin. It is a generalist predator that takes both terrestrial and aquatic prey.
American mink (Neovison vison)
Toe pads and claws often print together as a tear shape
Often has a white patch on chin and throat
Prints are 20-40mm in size
Tail length 13-23cm (about half body length)
Body length 30 - 47 cm - compared to otter which can be up to 1 metre
Usually dark brown fur although variations do exist
Image: John McAvoy
Invasive Species
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Fisheries Office
Annandale Estates, St Ann's
Lockerbie
Tel: 01576 470600
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