Otters and minks have some similarities in appearance, and they are also animals in Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora and Mustelidae. But just because they have these things in common doesn't mean they're the same thing. In fact, otters and minks are not the same animal, and there is a big difference between them.
1. Differences between families and genera: Although otters and minks belong to the same phylum, class and order, their genera are different. Otters are otters and minks are minks, two different creatures that should not be confused.
2. Body type difference: The body type of otter and mink is different, and the difference is large. The mink is about the same size as the domestic cat, weighing only 1-1.5 kg, and some of the larger minks can weigh up to 2 kg, but they are still relatively small. Otters, on the other hand, are larger, ranging from 0.5 to 1 meter in length, sometimes more than 1 meter; From the weight point of view, it is between 3 and 20 kilograms.
3. Difference in distribution areas: The distribution areas of otter and mink are also different. The distribution of otters is very wide, not only in Asia, but also in Europe. In China, otters are widely distributed in various provinces. Mink is mainly distributed in Asia, near the Ural Mountains, Siberia, Mongolia, Northeast China and Hokkaido, Japan. In China, they are mainly distributed in the three northeastern provinces, Mongolia, Shaanxi, Sichuan and other provinces.
4. Difference in living habits: One of the most important habits of minks is that they are very cold-resistant. This can also be seen from their distribution areas, because they are mainly distributed in areas with relatively high latitudes. Otters, on the other hand, do not have such a good cold tolerance, and they have a habit of migration.
