American Mink
Latin: Neovision vison (Schreber, 1777)
Svenska: Mink
Deutsch: Amerikanischer Nerz
Fur farm escapees
Native to North America, the mink was brought to Europe for its pelt. Minks in Uppland are descended from escapees of mink fur farms. Today, there are over a million minks in Sweden.
Minks are found along watercourses and lakes all over Uppland. They remain active all winter.
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Latest sightings of american mink in Uppland