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Mustelids Collection (page 9)

Mustelids, a diverse family of carnivorous mammals, never fail to captivate us with their adorable antics and remarkable adaptability

Background imageMustelids Collection: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) baby

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) baby

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) feeding sign, wasp nest dug out of ground, Midlands, England, july

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) feeding sign, wasp nest dug out of ground, Midlands, England, july

Background imageMustelids Collection: Wolverine (Gulo gulo) adult, climbing dead tree, Finland, july

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) adult, climbing dead tree, Finland, july

Background imageMustelids Collection: Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, hunting amongst rocks, Italy, july

Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, hunting amongst rocks, Italy, july

Background imageMustelids Collection: Domestic Polecat Ferret (Mustela putorius x putorius furo) young, standing

Domestic Polecat Ferret (Mustela putorius x putorius furo) young, standing

Background imageMustelids Collection: Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, feeding on Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in snow, Borders

Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, feeding on Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in snow, Borders, Scotland, winter

Background imageMustelids Collection: Neotropical Otter (Lontra longicaudis) adult, walking across track, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Neotropical Otter (Lontra longicaudis) adult, walking across track, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) soil from excavated sett on snow, Devon, England, winter

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) soil from excavated sett on snow, Devon, England, winter

Background imageMustelids Collection: Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) group, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) group, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A. november
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) group, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Background imageMustelids Collection: North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) two adults, swimming underwater (captive)

North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) two adults, swimming underwater (captive)

Background imageMustelids Collection: Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, emerging from entrance to rabbit burrow, Sussex, England

Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, emerging from entrance to rabbit burrow, Sussex, England

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) sett, on edge of hillside field, North Wales, march

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) sett, on edge of hillside field, North Wales, march

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) three adults, playing on fallen branch under Cherry (Prunus sp)

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) three adults, playing on fallen branch under Cherry (Prunus sp)
Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) three adults, playing on fallen branch under Cherry (Prunus sp.) tree at night, England, july

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) footprints in snow, showing degrees of pre-registration

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) footprints in snow, showing degrees of pre-registration, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, december

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) juvenile, standing on seaweed covered rock, Shetland Islands

European Otter (Lutra lutra) juvenile, standing on seaweed covered rock, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, scratching, standing on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands

European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, scratching, standing on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, grooming, resting on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland

European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, grooming, resting on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) crossing road sign, Shetland Islands, Scotland, may

European Otter (Lutra lutra) crossing road sign, Shetland Islands, Scotland, may

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) prey, remains of eaten crab on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands

European Otter (Lutra lutra) prey, remains of eaten crab on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) two adults, swimming, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare

European Otter (Lutra lutra) two adults, swimming, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, march

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) footprints in snow, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare

European Otter (Lutra lutra) footprints in snow, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, november

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) skull, Shetland Islands, Scotland

European Otter (Lutra lutra) skull, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, with mouth open, swimming at surface of river

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, with mouth open, swimming at surface of river, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, diving below surface of river, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult, diving below surface of river, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Background imageMustelids Collection: European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult male, feeding on fish, close-up of head, captive

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult male, feeding on fish, close-up of head, captive

Background imageMustelids Collection: Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) adult, close-up of head, swimming at surface of water

Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) adult, close-up of head, swimming at surface of water, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Background imageMustelids Collection: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) adult, standing on woodland floor, Montana, U. S

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) adult, standing on woodland floor, Montana, U. S. A, january (captive)
Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) adult, standing on woodland floor, Montana, U.S.A, january (captive)

Background imageMustelids Collection: Oriental Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinerea) adult, running through mangroves, Krabi, Thailand

Oriental Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinerea) adult, running through mangroves, Krabi, Thailand, february

Background imageMustelids Collection: Stoat (Mustela erminea) dead adult, in snow, Derbyshire, England, winter

Stoat (Mustela erminea) dead adult, in snow, Derbyshire, England, winter

Background imageMustelids Collection: Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, standing on sandy beach, Holme, Norfolk, England, september

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, standing on sandy beach, Holme, Norfolk, England, september

Background imageMustelids Collection: Western Polecat (Mustela putorius) adult, standing on hind legs

Western Polecat (Mustela putorius) adult, standing on hind legs, looking up at bird overhead (captive)

Background imageMustelids Collection: Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean

Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U. S. A
Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) three adults, resting at surface of sea, Pacific Ocean, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Background imageMustelids Collection: Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, hunting, raiding Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) nestholes, Finland

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, hunting, raiding Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) nestholes, Finland

Background imageMustelids Collection: Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, standing with foot raised, East Bank, Cley, Norfolk, England, april

Weasel (Mustela nivalis) adult, standing with foot raised, East Bank, Cley, Norfolk, England, april

Background imageMustelids Collection: Pine Marten (Martes martes) adult, looking out from hole in tree, Finland, july

Pine Marten (Martes martes) adult, looking out from hole in tree, Finland, july

Background imageMustelids Collection: American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced pest species control

American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced pest species control, floating raft with trap on ditch at edge of reedbed, Hen Reedbeds, Suffolk Coast N.N.R. Suffolk, England, may

Background imageMustelids Collection: Beech Marten (Martes foina) dead adult, killed on road, Italy, august

Beech Marten (Martes foina) dead adult, killed on road, Italy, august

Background imageMustelids Collection: American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced species, adult, standing on branch

American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced species, adult, standing on branch, close-up of head and neck, Sussex, England, spring

Background imageMustelids Collection: American Marten (Martes americana) adult, foraging on branch in snow, Montana, U. S. A

American Marten (Martes americana) adult, foraging on branch in snow, Montana, U. S. A. winter (captive)
American Marten (Martes americana) adult, foraging on branch in snow, Montana, U.S.A. winter (captive)

Background imageMustelids Collection: Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis) adult, feeding on chick, Israel

Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis) adult, feeding on chick, Israel

Background imageMustelids Collection: American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult, at sett entrance in snow, Montana, U. S. A, january (captive)

American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult, at sett entrance in snow, Montana, U. S. A, january (captive)
American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult, at sett entrance in snow, Montana, U.S.A, january (captive)

Background imageMustelids Collection: American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult laying on back

American Badger (Taxidea taxus) adult laying on back

Background imageMustelids Collection: American Badger (Taxidea taxus) close-up of head and claws

American Badger (Taxidea taxus) close-up of head and claws

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, sitting, looking over shoulder at dusk, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, sitting, looking over shoulder at dusk, England

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, emerging from sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult, emerging from sett, in daylight, Oxfordshire, England

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) rear view, foraging, Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) rear view, foraging, Derbyshire, England

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Adult silhouette scratching tree trunk - Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Adult silhouette scratching tree trunk - Derbyshire, England

Background imageMustelids Collection: Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Cub foraging at sunset - Derbyshire, England

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Cub foraging at sunset - Derbyshire, England



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Mustelids, a diverse family of carnivorous mammals, never fail to captivate us with their adorable antics and remarkable adaptability. In Monterey Bay, USA, a sea otter mother tenderly cradles her young pup under three weeks old, showcasing the unbreakable bond between them. Meanwhile, in the woodlands of Beinn Eighe, a playful pine marten juvenile fearlessly climbs up a towering pine tree, displaying its agility and curiosity. The coastal waters of Monterey Bay once again become the stage for another heartwarming scene as sea otters frolic together. A protective mother guides her young pup with "natal pelage, " teaching it essential survival skills amidst the vast ocean expanse. On snowy terrain elsewhere, an elusive wolverine gracefully traverses through the frozen landscape—a true testament to its resilience and adaptability. In captivity in the Netherlands, a European otter perches confidently on a log over water—an elegant display of balance and grace that showcases this species' affinity for aquatic habitats. Closer to home in the UK during July's warmth, we catch sight of a stoat darting across fields as part of 2020VISION's photographic collection—an emblematic representation of British wildlife thriving even amidst changing landscapes. An adult female European otter indulges in her feast on perch prey within an urban river—proof that these adaptable creatures can thrive even within bustling town centers. In Barkley Sound's tranquil waters lies a contented sea otter resting at the surface with paws playfully raised towards the sky—a reminder that sometimes all we need is some relaxation time by nature's side. Venturing further into South America's lush rainforests brings us face-to-face with giant otters engaging in playful camaraderie—a captivating sight that highlights both their social nature and incredible size. The Black Forest reveals yet another mustelid marvel as a young badger scours for food on the edge of woodland, showcasing their resourcefulness and adaptability.