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Wolverines are in the Mustelidae family, a group of carnivorous mammals, along with weasels, mink, marten and otters, according got the National Park Service.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2023
In North America, the loss of large, old-growth trees could reduce the ranks of forest specialists, such as martens and fishers, members of the weasel family that den inside tree hollows.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
Beavers expand the water system on the Baldwin Peninsula, improving the conditions for fish and insects, which in turn creates more food for minks, otters and martens.
—Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2023
The researchers concluded that a wild animal—possibly the martens, feral cats, or even escaped mink—could have cryptically spread the SARS-CoV-2 lineage and introduced it to the three neighboring farms on separate occasions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2023
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2023
In North America, the loss of large, old-growth trees could reduce the ranks of forest specialists, such as martens and fishers, members of the weasel family that den inside tree hollows.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
Beavers expand the water system on the Baldwin Peninsula, improving the conditions for fish and insects, which in turn creates more food for minks, otters and martens.
—Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2023
The researchers concluded that a wild animal—possibly the martens, feral cats, or even escaped mink—could have cryptically spread the SARS-CoV-2 lineage and introduced it to the three neighboring farms on separate occasions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2023
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Artifacts inside the vessel, created by artist and sculptor Bill Mack, included a mink cap owned by the actor and a lock of her hair, all meant to be unearthed on August 5, 2062—the 100th anniversary of Monroe’s tragic death.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
21 May 2025
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The developer plans to turn six parcels of rural residential and agricultural land, now owned by a Utah mink farming company, into the residential and commercial development.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 May 2025
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The only thing left to do now is find another male otter to keep Ophelia company.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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Native to the state, otters are found throughout Florida except in the Keys, according to FWC.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Conservationists have been working to rehabilitate beaver populations, and this sighting is a significant step in the aquatic rewilding of Portugal’s rivers.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Half a mile from camp a fresh coyote track crossed the ice and went up the bank, following an old beaver slide.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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In tests, the particles were delivered via a tube into the sinus cavities of rabbits who had sinus infections.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Every now and then a rabbit, raccoon or rat scurried by.—
David Lei,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Visitors can also look for antelope, mule deer, and badgers; harder to spot are coyotes.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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The camera traps also picked up images of 17 other mammal species, ranging from caracal cats and porcupines to honey badgers and bushpigs, the family said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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While bears are easily the biggest fear in some parks, a pack of hungry racoons or an inquisitive skunk aren’t to be messed with either.—
Geoffrey Morrison,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Areas with bears and smaller, scavenger animals like racoons, will typically have food lockers.—
Geoffrey Morrison,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Coyotes can also help manage the city’s rodent problem and keep other wildlife populations, like Canada geese and raccoons, in check.—
David Lei,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Suddenly, a raccoon popped out from the bleachers, sauntered over the actors’ entrance tunnel, and vanished under a seat.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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And some supporters hesitated to show up, concerned their advocacy would be associated with what many saw as her disrespect toward Native Hawaiians and local fishers.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Commercial fishers land nearly 3.2 million pounds of reef fish in Southeast Florida, totaling more than $10 million.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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“Marten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marten. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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