Mustelidae Collection (#3)

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

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) resting amongst sea ice, Alaska, USA, June

Eurasian / European badger (Meles meles) outside urban sett behind wall with graffiti, Bristol, UK May

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and sleeping newborn pup (aged 3 days) Monterey, California, USA. *Digitally darkened scar on mothers nose

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) portrait, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Spain. January

Sable (Martes zibellina) Putoransky State Nature Reserve, Putorana Plateau, Siberia, Russia

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) crosses snow field covered with animal tracks, Kamchatka, Far East Russia, April 2008

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

Neotropical river otter (Lontra longicaudis) in water, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, March 2015

Altai or Mountain weasel (Mustela altaica), Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogalle perspicillate) about to enter a marsh at dawn, Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photographed using a camera trap

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) playing in snow, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, February

North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) two in water with autumnal trees reflected in the water, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, October

Northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) floating amongst bull kelp, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

Adult Badger (Meles meles) in long grass, Dorset, England, UK, July

Badger (Meles meles) cub, Dorset, England, UK, July

Badger (Meles meles) family feeding in long grass near to their sett, Dorset, England, UK, July

Pine marten (Martes martes) juvenile in woodland, Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, July

Three European river otters (Lutra lutra) resting amongst seaweed, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, December

Pine marten (Martes martes) 4-5 month kit walking along branch in caledonian forest, The Black Isle, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Pine marten (Martes martes) two 4-5 month kits running along branch of tree in caledonian forest, The Black Isle, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Pine marten (Martes martes) on branch of Scots pine tree. Perthshire, Highlands, Scotland, UK, May

Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) portrait, Scotland, UK, April

European river otter (Lutra lutra) female bringing octopus ashore for cub, Shetland, Scotland, UK, October

A family of otters rest on the intertidal seaweed. European river otter (Lutra lutra) Shetland, Scotland, UK, July

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

Pine marten (Martes martes) juvenile male sitting on branch of a dead tree outside an old black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) nest hole. Molde, Central Norway, September

Pine marten (Martes martes) leaping, Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Scotland, August. Highly commended in the Animal Behaviour category of the BWPA (British Wildlife Photography Awards) Competition 2016

Pine Marten (Martes martes) portrait on mossy tree trunk. Scotland, UK, July

Badger (Meles meles) adult in pine forest at sunset, Derbyshire, UK, June. Highly commended in the Habitat category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) Competition 2017

Common otter (Lutra lutra) Norfolk UK May

European badger (Meles meles) foraging in deciduous woodland. June, Mid Devon, UK

Badger (Meles meles) at entrance to sett, Derbyshire, England, UK, June. Highly commended in the Habitat category of the BWPA competition 2014

European river otter (Lutra lutra) swimming in the sea, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, December

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

Badger (Meles meles) sub-adult backlit in evening light, Derbyshire, UK

Three Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) resting on ice, Alaska, June

Stelvio National Park, Lombardy. Italy. Ermine

Badger drinking at the pool, italian alps, Piedmont, Italy

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) female and pup playing. Alaska, USA, February

American pine marten (Martes americana) standing on hind legs in deep snow, Yellowstone National Park, USA. January

Stoat (Mustela erminea) in winter coat, standing alert in grassland, Lucerne, Switzerland. March

Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) pups looking at camera. Captive, occurs in Asia. Zooparc Overloon, the Netherlands

Family of Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea), parent and pups, walking through grass. Captive, occurs in Asia. Zooparc Overloon, the Netherlands

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Otter, Kodiak Island, Alaska Date: 03/06/2014

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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.