Objective: Analyze and discuss the anatomy of the mink in order to compare it to that of a human. Even though the anatomy of the mink will be a little different, some similarities can still be found.ResearchPhysical CharacteristicsThe general characteristic of minks is that they are mammals just like humans, which means that we are both born with hair, mammary glands for females and different characteristics. in our anatomy to those of birds and reptiles. Their scientific name is Mustela Vison. The mink has a very long trunk, short legs and a very large neck. The tail is thick and the slightly webbed feet allow them to swim better. In total, the mink measures approximately 12 to 15 inches long and weighs between 1 ½ and 3 pounds. The fur is very dark, almost black, on the chin the fur is white with a little white fur on the throat. At the first stage of development the litter can be from 2 to 7 minks. They are born blind and deaf with little or no fur. They have red hair at 2 weeks old. When they are finally 5 weeks old, their eyes will begin to open while the mothers have to feed them and protect them from predators. In the second stage of development, mink are 10 weeks old and learn to hunt. In the fall, minks leave their mothers and begin an independent life. They will mainly hunt snakes, rabbits, frogs, birds, mice and other small animals. Mink spend most of their time in water. These creatures live on empty logs or in a hole near water. In their third stage of development, minks are ready to breed at around 10 weeks of age, this occurs from January to April. Males and females will mate with different minks. Typically, female minks are in heat for a period of 3 weeks. After they have mated...... middle of paper ......d of any grease or grease residue left behind. ➢ After rinsing the mink spray preservative off the mark, add a little more if it is before the weekend. of environmental conservation. (nd). Mink. Accessed April 10, 2014 from http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/9356.htmlFur Commission USA. (nd). Mink biology. Accessed April 10, 2014, from http://www.furcommission.com/farming/mink-biology/#Anchor-HABITAT-14210Illinois Department of Natural Resources. (nd). Mink – Scientific name Mustela mink. Accessed April 10, 2014, from http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orc/wildlife/furbearers/mink.htmNature Works. (nd). American mink – Mink Neovison. Retrieved April 10, 2014 from http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/mink.htmWikipedia. (November 30, 2010). American mink range. Retrieved April 10, 2014 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:American_Mink_area.png