Minks live near streams, rivers, lakes, marshes and coastlines. They like to take shelter in the abandoned dens of other animals or at the base of trees.

What states do minks live in?

Mink are found throughout the United States, appearing in parts of every state except Arizona. They are also present in most of Canada, including an introduced population on Newfoundland. Only along the Arctic coast and some offshore islands are they absent.

What is the habitat of a mink?

Habitat: Rivers and wetland, coastal & marshland. Description: The American mink usually has dark brown fur, looking black when wet. It has small and variable white patches on the chin, throat, chest and groin, which are more evident on a carcass. The American mink also has a short fluffy tail.