An Environmental Study of Everglades Mink
Smith AT. 1980. An Environmental Study of Everglades Mink. SFRC T-555. South Florida Natural Resources Center. Coral Gables, Florida
A year-long study was conducted on a population of Everglades mink (Mustela vison evergladensis) in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 41 and Levee - 67, adjacent to Everglades National Park, south Florida. Numerous mink were sighted and several collected from road kills. The apparent abundance of mink in the study area indicated that the subspecies extends farther east in the Everglades than was previously believed. Most sightings and specimens collected were in the wet season; very few data were gathered in the winter dry season. Almost all specimens collected were males. The diet of mink included crayfish, fish, snakes, birds, and mammals. It is suggested that successful management of the Everglades mink revolves around the maintenance of natural, seasonal water levels in the Everglades.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Smith, Andrew
- Date of Issue
- 1980
- Publisher
- South Florida Natural Resources Center
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- everglades, Mink, SFNRCTRS