Family Mustelidae

Mustelids

8 species from the family Mustelidae.

Typical settings for this family#

Shutter (still)1/800 s
Shutter (action)1/2000 s
Aperturef/5.6–f/8
Size20–130 cm

8 species#

North American River Otter North American River OtterLontra canadensis American Mink American MinkNeogale vison Sea Otter Sea OtterEnhydra lutris American BadgerTaxidea taxus Long-tailed Weasel Long-tailed WeaselNeogale frenata FisherPekania pennanti American Ermine American ErmineMustela richardsonii American Marten American MartenMartes americana

Field-craft#

  • River otters play at the same haul-out spots daily.
  • Get down to eye level; a long lens with close focus (or an extension tube) helps with small subjects.

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