| American Mink | ||
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Classification(s) : | Predator, Prey |
| Cat Name : | Mink | |
| Common Name : | American Mink | |
| Scientific Name : | Mutela vison | |
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| Physical Description : | This large weasel-like animal is deep mahogany brown with a very dense, waterproof coat. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Males – Weight: 19-44oz (55-1250g) |
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| Behavior : | The mink is nocturnal, and semi-aquatic. This means the creature is typically only seen at night near the homes of the cats, and then only near the territories with wetter areas. |
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| Social Organization : | Solitary; Males and females come together only for breeding. |
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| Approval Level : | Admin; Mink are rare, and that rarity must be maintained in RP. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Moderate; American Mink are small, but quick and ready to fight to defend themselves. |
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| Training Level : | Advanced; While easy enough to hunt with standard techniques the danger and agression in facing them to make experience extremely important in effectively hunting them. |
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| Food Quality : | Medium; While foul tasting and musky, the flesh of this predator is able to sustain cats. | |
| Danger Level : | Low (Kits are vulnerable); Kits playing near water are a likely target for the Mink. In only the most desperate time will a cat bother catch a mink, for they are foul and musky in flavor with an oily aftertaste. |
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