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Scientific Name: Mustela vison
Habitat: Along streams and lakes in wooded areas.
Diet: Carnivorous—especially feeding on muskrats and mice. In addition, birds and their eggs, fish, and frogs are frequent prey.
Interesting Facts: Like the skunk and other mustelids, the mink possesses anal scent glands that produce a pungent odor when the animal is stressed.
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