American Mink
From Children of StarClan
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American Mink | |
| Cat Given Name: | Weasel | |
| Common Name(s): | American Mink, Least Weasel, Ermine, Long-tailed Weasel | |
| Other Name(s): | Dwarf Weasel, Pygmy Weasel, Mouse Weasel, Short-tailed Weasel, Stoat, Brindled Weasel | |
| Scientific Name(s): | Mutela vison, Mustela nivalis, Mustela erminea, Mustela frenata | |
| Physical Description: | This large weasel-like animal is deep mahogany brown with a very dense, waterproof coat. | |
| Physical Statistics: | Males - Weight: 19-44oz (55-1250g) Females - Weight: 19-35oz (550-1000g) | |
| Behavior: | The mink is nocturnal, and semi-aquatic. This means the creature is typically only seen at night near the homes of the cats, and then only near the territories with wetter areas. | |
| Social Organization: | Solitary; Males and females come together only for breeding. | |
| Danger Level: | Low (Kits are vulnerable); Kits playing near water are a likely target for the Mink. In only the most desperate time will a cat bother catch a mink, for they are foul and musky in flavor with an oily aftertaste. | |
| Approval Level*: | Administrator; Mink are rare, and that rarity must be maintained in RP. | |
| *Some creatures require approval to appear in RP. This is to make sure the Admins and Mods who need to know are fully aware of a beast currently active in their area. These ratings are mainly for those creatures that cats cannot simply drive off. | ||
| American Mink (As Prey) | |
| Kill Difficulty: | Moderate; American Mink are small, but quick and ready to fight to defend themselves. |
| Hunting Difficulty: | Advanced; While easy enough to hunt with standard techniques the danger and agression in facing them to make experience extremely important in effectively hunting them. |
| Food Quality: | Medium; While foul tasting and musky, the flesh of this predator is able to sustain cats. |