Mustelid Collection (#14)

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, with mouth open, swimming at surface of river, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, diving below surface of river, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult male, feeding on fish, close-up of head, captive

Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) adult, close-up of head, swimming at surface of water, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) adult, standing on woodland floor, Montana, U. S. A, january (captive)
Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) adult, standing on woodland floor, Montana, U.S.A, january (captive)

Oriental Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinerea) adult, running through mangroves, Krabi, Thailand, february

Stoat (Mustela erminea) dead adult, in snow, Derbyshire, England, winter

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, standing on sandy beach, Holme, Norfolk, England, september

Western Polecat (Mustela putorius) adult, standing on hind legs, looking up at bird overhead (captive)

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, hunting, raiding Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) nestholes, Finland

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, standing with foot raised, East Bank, Cley, Norfolk, England, april

Pine Marten (Martes martes) adult, looking out from hole in tree, Finland, july

American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced pest species control, floating raft with trap on ditch at edge of reedbed, Hen Reedbeds, Suffolk Coast N.N.R. Suffolk, England, may

Beech Marten (Martes foina) dead adult, killed on road, Italy, august

American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced species, adult, standing on branch, close-up of head and neck, Sussex, England, spring

American Marten (Martes americana) adult, foraging on branch in snow, Montana, U. S. A. winter (captive)
American Marten (Martes americana) adult, foraging on branch in snow, Montana, U.S.A. winter (captive)

European otters (Lutra lutra). As well as being native to Europe, these animals are also found in parts of Asia and Africa. They inhabit freshwater areas and nest in holes on the bank known as holts

Sable breeding centre, Russia
Sable breeding centre. Sable (Martes zibellina) in a cage at the Pushkinsky breeding centre, Moscow, Russia. Sables are a species of marten that live in forest environments

European badger at dusk
European badger (Meles meles) at dusk. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in August

European badger (Meles meles). Photographed in Dorset, UK, in September

Common weasel, artwork
Common weasel (Mustela nivalis), artwork. This is a small carnivorous mammal, found in most of the northern temperate and subarctic regions

European badger, artwork
European badger (Meles meles), artwork. This relatively large mammal, found in most areas of mainland Europe, is related to the much smaller weasels, stoats and otters

Stoat, artwork
Stoat (Mustela erminea), artwork. This is a small carnivorous mammal, found in most of the northern temperate, subarctic and Arctic regions

Stoat (Mustela erminea). Stoats are carnivorous mammals found throughout the northern regions of the world. In summer months stoats are brown and beige, as shown

European polecat (Mustela putorius). Polecats are largely carnivorous, feeding on small mammals and amphibians. They are native throughout Europe. Photographed in Surrey, England, UK, in April

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) amongst grass. The full name of this animal, known simply as the weasel in the UK, is actually the least weasel. In summer months weasels are brown and beige, as shown

Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis) adult, feeding on chick, Israel

American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult, at sett entrance in snow, Montana, U. S. A, january (captive)
American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult, at sett entrance in snow, Montana, U.S.A, january (captive)

American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult laying on back

American Badger (Taxidea taxus) close-up of head and claws

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, sitting, looking over shoulder at dusk, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, emerging from sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) rear view, foraging, Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Adult silhouette scratching tree trunk - Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Cub foraging at sunset - Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Two four week old cubs in sett

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) four week old cubs, England, march

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Close-up

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) juveniles, group foraging at sett entrance, England

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult female with cub, resting on seaweed, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) cub, foraging on sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) cub, foraging amongst vegetation, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) cub, on chalk spoil heap, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Domestic Polecat Ferret (Mustela putorius x putorius furo) young, sitting

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, close-up of head, resting on back in water, Monterey, California, U. S. A
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) adult, close-up of head, resting on back in water, Monterey, California, U.S.A

Sea Otter - playing and relaxing in the sea off southern California
ROG-14174 Sea Otter - playing and relaxing in the sea off southern California, USA Enhydra lutris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Otter - surfacing after feeding in the sea off southern California
ROG-14177 Sea Otter - surfacing after feeding in the sea off southern California, USA Enhydra lutris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Captivating Mustelids: A Glimpse into the Lives of Playful Otters, Agile Weasels, and Majestic Martens" The bond between a sea otter mother and her young pup is truly heartwarming. In Monterey Bay, USA, witness the tender moment as she carries her under three-week-old baby through the glistening waters. (Sea Otter - Monterey Bay - USA) Winter transforms the stoat into a vision of elegance with its snow-white fur in Allgau, Bavaria, Germany. Marvel at the beauty of this ermine or short-tailed weasel as it gracefully navigates its snowy habitat. (Stoat - Allgau, Bavaria) With forelegs raised high in Sitka Sound, Alaska, a sea otter strikes an adorable pose that will melt your heart instantly. This charming creature showcases both intelligence and playfulness in equal measure. (Sea Otter - Sitka Sound, Alaska) Meet the least weasel or Mustela nivalis – small but mighty. Found peeking out from a woodland floor adorned with delicate snowdrops in Sheffield, this tiny predator exudes curiosity and stealthiness all at once. Witness pure maternal love as another sea otter mother gently cares for her young pup covered in "natal pelage. " Monterey Bay becomes their haven where they learn to navigate life's currents together. (Sea Otters - Monterey Bay - USA) Siberia's Irkutsk region reveals an enchanting sight – a sable perched on a tree branch against November's backdrop of golden hues. This elusive mustelid captivates with its sleek coat and enigmatic presence. (Sable- Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia). A pine marten climbing up a majestic Scots pine tree creates an awe-inspiring spectacle amidst Scotland's breathtaking landscape. Their agility and adaptability are on full display as they conquer nature's heights.