Mink vs Otter: What's The Difference
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The main differences between a mink and an otter are size, physical features, and swimming style.
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Minks are smaller and slenderer with a pointed nose, while otters are larger and heavier with a broader face and webbed feet.
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A key behavioural difference is how they swim: minks stay on or near the water's surface, while otters are mostly submerged.
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Otters are more robust with a wider body, while minks are smaller, lithe, and can have a more varied diet.
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Minks' diet includes fish, birds, and small mammals, while otters primarily eat fish.
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Minks have darker fur (brown-black or reddish-brown), a narrow snout, and a small white chin or throat.
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Otters have lighter, tannish-brown fur and a more rounded head shape.
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Minks have smaller feet with longer toes and claws, while otters have large, five-toed feet with prominent webbing.
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