Mammals

Mink, Doughnut Island, Toronto Islands

Mink Nose

A mink’s little pink nose reflects perfectly in the calm waters off of Doughnut Island.

Racoon portrait, Centre Island, Toronto Islands

L’il Face

Beaver, South Island, Toronto Islands

Almighty Branch

Floating in the kayak beside the RCYC’s southern island (what do they call that island?), I came across a type of beaver behaviour that I’ve never seen before.  Usually they chew on things that they can reach easily, but these branches were just a little too far out of reach.


Mink on log, Doughnut Island, Toronto Islands

Furry When Wet

A mink (Neovison vison) poses on a log near Doughnut island.

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