The sea mink (Neogale macrodon) is a recently extinct species of mink that lived on the eastern coast of North America around the Gulf of Maine on the New England seaboard.

The sea mink (Neogale macrodon) is a recently extinct species of mink that lived on the eastern coast of North America around the Gulf of Maine on the New England seaboard.

Feb 1, 2024 · The sea mink, once found from the Isles of Shoals in New Hampshire to New Brunswick, went extinct in the mid-1800s due to over harvesting for their fur. Twice the size of today’s American mink (their closest living relative), the sea mink was highly desired for …

Oct 4, 2022 · Sea minks were not truly marine species – they were semi-aquatic animals that preferred to live in coastal habitats, mainly offshore islands or rocky coasts. It offered them easy access to their food sources and also provided shelter from predators. They were territorial and solitary in nature.

Feb 15, 2023 · All researchers agree that the large mink specimens, now dubbed the sea mink, are undoubtedly large, but the scientific community is split. Is the sea mink simply a large variety of common mink, like those found in Alaska, or is it something else entirely?

The sea mink, once found from the Isles of Shoals to New Brunswick, went extinct in the mid-1800s due to over harvesting for their fur. Twice the size of today's American mink (its closest living relative), the sea mink was highly desired for its large pelt. Reddish in color, it smelled like the fish it hunted.

The sea mink (Neogale macrodon) is a recently extinct species of mink that lived on the eastern coast of North America around the Gulf of Maine on the New England seaboard.

Sea mink were on average 914 mm long, almost twice as long as their close relative Neovison vison, the American mink, which are 580 to 700 mm long. Sea mink tails were on average 254 mm long and the hind foot was on average 88 mm long. When extant, sea mink were commonly mistaken for American mink. However, sea mink remains are distinguishable ...

The Sea Mink, scientifically known as Neogale macrodon, was a large, semi-aquatic mammal native to the coastal regions of northeastern North America. Known for its size and aquatic habits, the Sea Mink thrived along the rocky shores and islands of Maine and possibly parts of Canada.

Sep 9, 2024 · The sea mink was a marine mammal that lived around the rocky coasts of New England and the southernmost Maritime Provinces until it was hunted to extinction in the late 19th or early 20th century. Most sea mink remains are unearthed on the coast of Maine.