Mustelidae Collection (#8)

Badger -Meles meles- foraging in a meadow, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

European Otter -Lutra lutra-, animal portrait, captive

European Otter -Lutra lutra-, standing, captive

European Otter -Lutra lutra-, captive

Wolverine -Gulo gulo- feeding on deerskin, captive, Norway

European badger -Meles meles-, captive, Germany

AUDUBON: WEASEL. New York weasel (Mustela frenata noveboracensis), a subspecies of the long-tailed weasel, in winter coat

AUDUBON: WEASEL. Bonapartes weasel (Mustela erminea cicognanii), a subspecies of the ermine or stoat, in summer coat. Lithograph, c1854

AUDUBON: MINK. Eastern, or little black, mink (Neovison vison vison), a subspecies of the American mink. Lithograph, c1854

AUDUBON: MARTEN. American, or pine, marten (Martes americana). Lithograph, c1854, after a painting by John Woodhouse Audubon for John James Audubons Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

AUDUBON: OTTER. Sea otter (Enhydra lutris). Lithograph, c1854, after a painting by John Woodhouse Audubon for John James Audubons Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

AUDUBON: FERRET. Black-footed ferret, or American polecat (Mustela nigripes). Lithograph, c1851, after a painting by John Woodhouse Audubon for John James Audubons Viviparous Quadrupeds of North

AUDUBON: OTTER. North American, or Canadian, or northern, river otter (Lontra canadensis, formerly lutra canadensis). Lithograph, c1851

AUDUBON: WEASEL. Least weasel (Mustela nivalis). Lithograph, c1851, after a painting by John Woodhouse Audubon for John James Audubons Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

AUDUBON: WEASEL. Bridled, or long-tailed, weasel (Mustela frenata) of the American southwest. Lithograph, c1851, after a painting by John James Audubon for his Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

AUDUBON: ERMINE. Short-tailed weasel, also known as an ermine or stoat (Mustela erminea), in summer fur. Lithograph, c1851

AUDUBON: MINK. American mink (Neovison vison). Lithograph, c1849, after a painting by John James Audubon for his Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

AUDUBON: BADGER. American badger (Taxidea taxus). Lithograph, c1849, after a painting by John James Audubon for his Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

AUDUBON: FISHER. Pennants marten, or fisher (Martes pennanti). Lithograph, c1849, after a painting by John James Audubon for his Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

TRAPPER, 1868. Scenes in the Life of a Trapper, hunting wolves, moose, buffalo, bears, beavers, otters and cougars. Engraving after drawings by W.M. Cary, American, 1868

CANADA: HUNTING, 1858. French-Canadian hunters watch for otters on an island on the St. Lawrence River. Engraving, English, 1858

pine marten, Martes martes, climbing in a tree, Takshanuk mountains, northern southeast Alaska

pine marten, Martes americana, in a tree at the foothills of the Takshanuk mountains, northern southeast Alaska

mink, Mustela vison, peaks out from under a log, Takshanuk mountains, northern southeast Alaska

pine marten, Martes americana, in a dead tree at the foothills of the Takshanuk mountains, northern southeast Alaska

pine marten, Martes martes, in a tree in the foothills of the Takshanuk mountains
pine marten, Martes americana, in a tree in the foothills of the Takshanuk mountains, northern southeast Alaska

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, with crab prey in mouth, emerging from surf on rocky shore, Shetland Islands, Scotland, April

European Otter (Lutra lutra) footprints in mud, Suffolk, England, October

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, yawning, resting on bank, Surrey, England, July (captive)

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, sitting on bank, Surrey, England, July (captive)

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, resting on bank, Surrey, England, July (captive)

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, walking up bank, Surrey, England, July (captive)

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, running up bank, Surrey, England, July (captive)

The Quail and Its Enemies. Quail encountering traps and predators. Engraving, American, 1880
QUAIL HUNTING, 1880. The Quail and Its Enemies. Quail encountering traps and predators. Engraving, American, 1880

American Mink (Neovison vison) adult, standing on shoreline, Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada, August

Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) adult, standing in shallow water, Eastern Cape, South Africa, December (captive)

Amblonyx cinereus or Aonyx cinerea (Oriental short-clawed otter, clawless otter) Family Mustelidae

Head of Eurasian Badger, meles meles, side view

American mink (Neovison vison, Mustela vison), perching on a log, side view

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) standing on back legs sniffing the air and propping front paws on a rock

Amblonyx cinereus or Aonyx cinerea (Oriental small-clawed otter, Asian short-clawed otter) on its hind legs

Least weasel (Mustela nivalis) and brown leaves

Least weasel (Mustela nivalis) baby weasel in undergrowth

American mink (Neovison vison, Mustela vison), looking at camera

European Pine Marten Martes martes with youngs in the den, illustration
European Pine Marten (Martes martes) with youngs in the den, illustration

European polecat Mustela putorius at the dens entrance, illustration
European polecat (Mustela putorius) at the dens entrance, illustration

European polecat Mustela putorius with youngs in the den, illustration
European polecat (Mustela putorius) with youngs in the den, illustration

Eurasian Badger, Meles meles, old world badge, . large black and white facial stripes, walking

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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.