North America | The American mink is built differently than its cousins, the stoat and weasel; it’s larger and stouter. With a tail making up almost 50% off its body, this soft creature’s long body makes it an expert hunter allowing it to sneak into its prey’s burrow and streamline through water. . . . . . . . #animalsofinstagram #animalplanet #animaloftheday #wild #wildlife #outdoors #animals #wildanimals #conservation #nature #animallovers #instanature #wildgeography #wildlifeonearth #northamerica #animalsofnorthamerica #mink