Mink on the move! We spotted this American mink hunting along a wetland. It walked along the ice, swam, dove and reemerged. Eventually it caught a large crayfish that it stored for later. 🎥 Courtney Celley/USFWS | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

A very cute American Mink out hunting for its mate on Malcolm Island. American Mink (Neovison vison), a mammal that is found on Vancouver Island. The American Mink is a common sight on the shores of the Pacific Northwest coast, including Vancouver Island. It is mostly seen around water and is an incredible swimmer. Minks are small, slim, and sleek. Their coats are a glossy, dark brown, often with a white patch on the throat. Males weigh under 2 kg, while females are about half that weight. The m