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Animals
A dark, low-slung hunter that works the water's edge for crayfish, frogs and muskrats.
Field facts
HabitatCreek and lake margins, marsh
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesOtter — far larger, Weasel — smaller and paler
Field note: Mink tracks bound in tight pairs along muddy banks.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Watch quietly from a distance; mink bolt at the first movement.
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