Mustelidae Collection (#2)

Japanese sable (Martes zibellina) foraging on snow, Kamchatka, far east Russia, May

Marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) Stavropol, Russia. December

European otter (Lutra lutra) with snow ball, Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany, January. Captive

Badger (Meles meles) at night, Oxfordshire, England, UK, October

Stoat (Mustela erminea) standing on rock in saltmarsh, Conwy, Wales, UK, June

European Badgers (Meles meles) adult and juvenile on the North Downs above Folkestone, Kent, UK. Camera trap photo

Pine marten (Martes martes) two playing on fallen pine log in woodland, Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

European river otter (Lutra lutra) swimming, river, Dorset, UK, November

European river otter (Lutra lutra) climbing to the top of a weir, river, Dorset, UK, November

European river otter (Lutra lutra) sleeping on rocky shore, Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

RF - European Badger (Meles meles) foraging at tree trunk in deciduous woodland. Mid Devon, UK. June

Otter (Lutra lutra) female rolling around in seaweed, Mull, Scotland, England, UK, September

Otter (Lutra lutra) female grooming in seaweed, Mull, Scotland, England, UK, September

European Badger (Meles meles) on the North Downs above Folkestone. Kent, UK, June. Camera trap photo

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) amongst leaves. Leicestershire, UK, October

Two European river otters (Lutra lutra) swimming in shallow water, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, December. Did you know? 12% of breeding otters in the UK live in the Shetland Isles

European river otter (Lutra lutra) eating fish, resting on seaweed, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, December

RF- Male Dog Otter / Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) head profile, captive, England

Two European river otters {Lutra lutra} huddled together by tree trunk, captive, Norfolk, England

RF - Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) floating, California, USA, July

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) climbing birch tree, Kamchatka, Far East Russia, April

Portrait of a river otter (Lutra canadensis) lying down on an icy lake, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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RF - European badger (Meles meles) foraging, portrait. Devon, England, UK. June. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

A short-tailed weasel sitting in the snow, looking forward, USA
A short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea) camouflaged in its white winter coat, looking out over the snow; United States of America

Weasel (Mustela erminea) in white winter coat standing upright in snow, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe. February

Two Badgers (Meles meles) walking along grassy path, near Launceston, Cornwall, UK. July

Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) running in the snow as it goes from one prairie dog burrow to another. Colorado, USA, Januay. January

Taiwan / Formosan yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula chrysospila) Alishan National Recreational Forest, Taiwan

Pine marten (Martes martes) running, Trossachs National Park, Scotland, UK. September. Photographed with a camera trap

European otters (Lutra lutra) play fighting in the snow. Captive, Germany

Stoat (Mustela erminea) amongst rocks. Skibotn, Troms and Finnmark, Norway. August

Giant Otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) running along a sand bar. Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Brazil

European badger (Meles meles) walking down garden steps at night, with house in background, Wiltshire, UK, June

Sea Otter, (Enhydra lutris), young male, Elkhorn Slough, California, USA. January

Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) feeding whilst on log in woodland burn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) investigating birch stump with bracket fungus in autumn woodland, Sheffield

Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii) walking on a fallen branch in Mukurthi National Park, Tamil Nadu, India

Otter (Lutra lutra) portrait on shore with boats in background. Argyll, Scotland, UK, August

Otter (Lutra lutra) feeding, Argyll, Scotland, UK, August

Southern Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother holding young pup (less than one week in age), Monterey Bay, California, USA

European otter (Lutra lutra) group with one shaking off water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, October

European otter (Lutra lutra) shaking off water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, January

North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) two swimming near the surface with autumn leaves reflected in water, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, October

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) floating on its back at the surface among the kelp, Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

European river otter (Lutra lutra) head portrait, in river, Dorset, UK, November

European river otter (Lutra lutra) swimming with head just above surface, river, Dorset, UK, November

European river otter (Lutra lutra) in river, Dorset, UK, November

Badger (Meles meles) eating apples in urban garden. Sheffield, England, UK. October

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Mustelidae: From Playful Pine Martens to Elusive Wolverines" A young Pine marten (Martes martes) fearlessly scales a towering pine tree in the enchanting woodlands of Beinn Eighe, showcasing its impressive climbing skills. In the snowy landscapes of Kamchatka, Far East Russia, an elusive Wolverine (Gulo gulo) gracefully treads over pristine snow, embodying strength and resilience in its natural habitat. The Stoat, also known as Ermine or Short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea), dons its winter fur coat amidst the picturesque Allgau region in Bavaria, Germany – a true symbol of adaptability to changing seasons. With forelegs raised high in a playful gesture, a charming Sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) basks under the warm August sun in Sitka Sound, Alaska – reminding us of their endearing nature and love for water. Meet the smallest member of this diverse family - Mustela nivalis or least weasel - with its sleek body and curious gaze that captures hearts wherever it roams. Talisker's Otter Study II showcases an artist's exquisite talent capturing every detail of this charismatic creature on paper - celebrating the beauty and gracefulness that defines otters like no other. Witness a majestic Sable (Martes zibellina) perched atop a tree branch against Siberia's November backdrop; its luxurious fur prized for centuries as one of nature's most coveted treasures. Caught on camera during 2020VISION project, a stoat (Mustela erminea) captivates viewers with its captivating gaze from within UK's lush countryside during July – highlighting their vital role in our ecosystem.