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The food of feral mink ( Mustela vison ) in Scotland

The food of feral mink ( Mustela vison ) in Scotland Feral American mink (Mustela vison) thrive in Scotland. The potential impact of the mink on the native fauna was investigated through its food. Fifty‐five stomachs and 33 scats were analysed by identifying the indigestible remains. Fish formed the main prey (49% occurrence) and birds and mammals 28% and 23% respectively. Most of the fish eaten were Salmonidae (brown trout and salmon). No remains of eels were found. Mink may compete with otters for food, but the smaller prey taken by the mink and its greater use of land separates it from the otter. Mink seem to be occupying a vacant feeding niche in Scotland. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Zoology Wiley

The food of feral mink ( Mustela vison ) in Scotland

Journal of Zoology , Volume 167 (4) – Aug 1, 1972

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1972 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
0952-8369
eISSN
1469-7998
DOI
10.1111/j.1469-7998.1972.tb01738.x
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Abstract

Feral American mink (Mustela vison) thrive in Scotland. The potential impact of the mink on the native fauna was investigated through its food. Fifty‐five stomachs and 33 scats were analysed by identifying the indigestible remains. Fish formed the main prey (49% occurrence) and birds and mammals 28% and 23% respectively. Most of the fish eaten were Salmonidae (brown trout and salmon). No remains of eels were found. Mink may compete with otters for food, but the smaller prey taken by the mink and its greater use of land separates it from the otter. Mink seem to be occupying a vacant feeding niche in Scotland.

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Journal of ZoologyWiley

Published: Aug 1, 1972

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