Mustelidae Collection (#9)

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

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles), side view

Meles meles, old world badger, eurasian badger. An indentation of right front paw in sand. Family Mustelidae

Honey badger, artwork C016 / 5900
Honey badger (Mellivora capensis). Plate 86 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Stoat, 19th century artwork C013 / 6419
Stoat (Mustela erminea) with kill. Plate 209 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Least weasel, 19th century C013 / 6415
Least weasel (Mustela nivalis). This artwork is Plate 205 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, published between 1830 and 1841 by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

European polecat, 19th century artowkr C013 / 6316
European polecat (Mustela putorius). Plate 32 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Stoats, 19th century artwork C013 / 6317
Stoat (Mustela erminea) pair. Plate 33 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

European otter hair, SEM
European otter hair (Lutra lutra). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the guard hair of a european otter. Magnification x1060 at 10cm wide

Mustela putorius, European polecat
Plate 32 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

Putorius fontanierii & P. astutus
Plate 61 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Meles sp. badger
Plate 24 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Meles obseurus, badger
Plate 62 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

British Mammals Title Page
Title page of Vol. 1 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2, written and illustrated with 50 colour plates and pen and ink sketches by Archibald Thorburn F.Z.S

Putorius davidianus & P. moupinensis
Plate 59 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Lutra lutra, European otter
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Meles meles, Eurasian badger
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Cynogale lowei, lowes otter civet. Type specimen skin, NM number 27.12.1.93

Mustela
Ff. 7. Mustela Galerva. Drawing by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Mustela erminea, ermine
Plate 33 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

California Sea Otter and Pup (Enhydra lutris) - Moss Landing, California

North America, USA, California, Elkhorn Slough. Sea Otter yawning

California Sea Otter Fends Off A Male Protecting Her Pup (Enhydra lutris) - Moss Landing, California

California Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) grooms its fur - Moss Landing, California

MUSTELIDAE FAMILY, 1841. Various members of the Mustelidae family. a) Polecat; b) Stoat; c) Beech Marten; d) Ferret; e) Weasel. Wood engraving, English, 1841

Neotropical Otter (Lontra longicaudis) adult, walking across track, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

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

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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.