The average mink has a life span of about 1-5 years. The death of a mink is caused by mainly two factors. Minks are killed often by their natural enemies, the great horned or snowy owl, foxes, coyotes, wolves, and fierce dogs. 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.