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104 ATLAS OF THE WORLD’S STRANGEST ANIMALS

American Mink

When they’re not being farmed for their fur, they’re being cursed as

invasive predators. But these marvellous mammals have hidden
qualities.They’re amazingly adaptable and surprisingly clever.They
may even give some members of the primate family a run for
their money in the intelligence stakes.

Hind feet
Mink are a semi-aquatic
species, making their homes
around freshwater rivers and
lakes.They have short legs and
partial webbing on their hind
feet,which makes them
excellent swimmers.

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