Of course, humans kill minks for their fur also. The mink can also die because of parsites and diseases. Minks have many different personality traits, habits, and capabitilites. A mink is chiefly noctrunal, but its eyes are well adapted to day vision also. They depend on mostly their sense of smell for hunting.
Minks are truly carnivores.
If a mink is angry, startled, or threatened, they migh squeal, hiss, or snarl. They are excellent divers and can dive up to 20 feet. A mink can swim underwater for upt to 100 feet. Adult minks are untamable, bold and ferocious. However, baby minks are playful and they can become attached to the person that cares for them.