American Mink vs European Otter
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
American Mink
0.43 m
Human
1.75 m
European Otter
0.7 m
| American Mink | European Otter | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5–1.6 kg | 6–14 kg |
| Length | 30–43 cm | 55–70 cm |
| Top Speed | 6 km/h | 12 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–10 yrs | 5–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 51 days | 63 days |
| Offspring | 3–7 | 1–4 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, River, Lake, Forest, Woodland | River, Lake, coastal, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Family | Mustelidae | Mustelidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |