Stoats are usually solitary, but this male and female are in a desperate situation that allows for some softer interaction and opens the possibility for other needs.
Also, learning to illustrate digitally has been an uphill struggle..!
#stoat #mustelids #animals #digitalart #originalcharacters
If only he could catch them, but he neither has the modest size typical of the burrow hunters of his kind, nor can he surprise them from above like fox and kestrel. What he never considered a possibility before is now his only option.
#stoat #mustelids #animals #digitalart #originalcharacters
This image captures a candid moment between two otters on a rocky surface. The lighting is bright and natural, suggesting an outdoor setting during a sunny day. The Scene • Subject: Two otters with dark, sleek, wet fur are the central focus. Their coats appear thick and textured, glistening from the water. • Action: The otter on the left is leaning forward, sniffing or nuzzling the head of the second otter. The otter on the right is sitting more upright, its long, tapered tail curved across the rock in front of it. • Environment: They are perched on large, flat, brownish-grey boulders. In the background, there are more rocks, some sandy soil, and a small patch of green foliage in the upper left corner. Key Details • Texture: You can clearly see the individual wet strands of fur and the whiskers on the otters' faces. • Composition: The shot is a medium close-up, focusing on the interaction between the two animals. The earthy tones of the rocks provide a neutral backdrop that makes the dark fur of the otters stand out.
Good Morning BlueSky!
Here’s my second picture of Asian small-clawed otters I spotted at the London Wetland Centre. I captured it with a Canon EOS R50.
#MammalsOfBluesky #Mustelids
#Nature #WildlifePhotography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Nature #CanonR50 #Otters #PhotoSky
#DailyCute
This image captures a candid, close-up moment between two otters perched on a large, sunlit rock. Their fur appears dark, wet, and sleek, suggesting they've recently been in the water. Key Details of the Image: • The Otters: Two otters are the central focus. One on the left is leaning forward with its head lowered toward the other, while the otter on the right sits upright, squinting slightly in the bright light. Their webbed paws and long, sensitive whiskers are clearly visible. • The Setting: They are situated in a rocky, naturalistic environment. The background features several large, rounded boulders and some dry, earthy ground. A small green plant adds a touch of color to the upper left corner. • Lighting: The scene is illuminated by strong, warm sunlight coming from the side, which creates a high-contrast look with bright highlights on their damp fur and deep shadows among the rocks.
Good afternoon BlueSky!
While visiting the London Wetland Centre I spotted a female and a male Asian small-clawed otter. I managed to capture them on my Canon EOS R50.
#MammalsOfBluesky #Mustelids
#Nature #WildlifePhotography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Nature #CanonR50 #Otters #PhotoSky
#DailyCute
A mother stoat in her nest defending her kits from a roving male, who could be a potential threat.
This male is one of my characters, noted for his large size.
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Acrylics and watercolour,
30 x 40 cm / 11.8 x 15.7 inches.
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#stoat #mustelids #animals #traditionalart #originalcharacters
Poor lil ferrets, I know it had to be done to protect the seabirds and well done, that’s no easy feat, but I’m a huge fan of mustelids!!!
#Mustelids #SpéirGorm #SpeirGorm #Ferrets #RathlinIsland #Seabirds #ProtectWildlife #Cute #Wildlife #Nature #Ulster
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36th European Mustelid Colloquium in Poland, 6-9 October 2026..
Two weeks to submit your abstract to the European Mustelid Colloquium in Poland, and purchase early-bird tickets.
www.vwt.org.uk/36th-europea...
#discovermammals #mustelids #marten #weasel #polecat #ermine #stoat #Poland #Białowieża
Subspecies of the Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) L. p. patagonicus L. p. thomasi plus a brown coat variant
Subspecies chart of the #Patagonianweasel (Lyncodon patagonicus)
just finished this chart up today =^.^=
#furryart #art #furry #digitalart #mustelid #mustelids #weasel #ferret #marten
A river otter emerges from Puget Sound onto a rocky shore carrying what appears to be a flounder or other such flat fish.
A river otter emerges from Puget Sound onto a rocky shore carrying what appears to be a flounder or other such flat fish.
A river otter runs across rocky beach carrying what appears to be a flounder or other such flat fish.
A river otter runs across rocky beach carrying what appears to be a flounder or other such flat fish.
Pretty lucky when a large river otter walks out of Puget Sound while you happen to have a camera pointed that direction. Very unexpected find at Lincoln Park in #Seattle today.
#photography #wildlife #mammals #mustelids
Wildlife Poster #24: Eurasian Otter
#wildlifeposters #animalartists #education #mustelids #otters #eurasianotter
Badger footprint in wet sand, hiking boot for scale.
Little badger print next to my boot
#badgers #mustelids
Several soup ladles worth of seed residues on the ground in grass.
I found lots of seed leftovers dumped in one place. Possibly a badger latrine?
There were badger footprints nearby.
#badgers #mustelids
A group of small standing mustelid plushies are placed on a pristine surface of snow. Many kinds of martens, weasels and ferrets are there.
A group of small standing mustelid plushies are placed on a pristine surface of snow. Many kinds of martens, weasels and ferrets are there.
Handmade mini plush of a Japanese marten and Siberian weasel
Handmade mini plushie stoats in summer and winter coats (ermine) all made by Avanii
Mini mustelid madness! The snow seemed a nice backdrop for these guys 😁 These mini plushies/bag charms will be available at Nordic Fuzzcon next month and online after. Which is your favourite? #plushart #mustelids #marten #ferret #stoat #nfc2026 #handmadeplush #weasel
A drawn image of a cartoon-style stoat sneaking out at night while holding a bag with its belongings and hiding from a camera trap.
Are #mustelids disappearing from the Netherlands? 🤔
The common #weasel, #stoat, and the European #polecat are very elusive #animals, which makes them difficult to study.
🧪Our researchers from #GELIFES and others have written a #publication about monitoring them:
doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.70120
This mink encounter made my day 😍
#americanmink #mustelids #wildlife #canada #nature #curiouscreatures #cute #naturevideo
American River Otter - Skipanon River, Warrenton, Clatsop Co., OR
#otters #nature #photography #mustelids
A family of otters has taken up residence in a local pond. It’s been brilliant to be able to see them up close. #localwildlife #otters #mustelids
Coming soon! Tarka Revisted by @ianparsons.bsky.social 📖
An in-depth look at Otters and their rivers over the last 100 years.
Learn more and preorder your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/28sbs2nv
🎨 Cover design by Rachel Hudson Illustration
#mustelids #otters #ottersinbritain #riverwildlife
Description: Sketchbook spread of a stylized wolverine (gulo gulo) surrounded by white snakeroot plants. Materials: acrylic paint markers, gouache, fountain pen. Plus an uncooperative scanner.
wolverine & white snakeroot
#traditionalart #mustelids #wolverine #gulogulo
Otter's head and tail visible as it swims in water
Otter's head visible as it swims in water
Otter swimming in the sea
This lovely otter lives just a few miles from where I live in Easter Ross and I was chuffed to see it last week at a spot I've seen lots of spraint at but never the animal in question before!
#otters
#mustelids
#mammals
Looking for artists to follow! share ur art/tag an artist!
bonus if it features #OriginalCharacter #fantasyOC #DnD #postapocalyptic #survivalhorror #monsterdesign #originalSpecies #FearAndHunger #TWEWY #TheWitcher #DragonAge #worldbuilding #mustelids #ferrets #weasels #birdsofprey #corvids ❣️
Small brown and cream weasel on a road
Weasel head poking out of a grass verge
When it comes to the UK's two smallest mustelids, one is weasily identified, while the other is stoatally different
Luckily, I got a good enough view of this weasel t'other day to see it lacked the stoat's black tail tip and had a wavy line between brown back and cream belly fur
#mustelids
#weasel
Although both species are #Mustelids (members of the Weasel family), the American #Badger (pictured here) and the Eurasian Badger are not closely related. They have evolved to fill similar ecological niches, and both—with good reason—display bold facial markings which act as warning colouration.
