American mink: The 'opportunistic predator' flourishing in Ireland:
Introduced for fur farming in the 1950s, American mink are now widespread across the island.
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American Mink Spread Threatens Ireland’s Native WildlifeEscaped since the 1950s, mink prey on ground-nesting birds and poultry, prompting localized control but no island-wide plan yet.
- American mink were introduced for fur farming in the 1950s and have since established wild populations across Ireland.
- These predators threaten native species, especially ground-nesting and water birds, as observed in protected areas like Inch Wildfowl Reserve.
- Control efforts include trapping and fencing on certain estates, but no comprehensive government-led eradication program exists.
- Calls for increased financial bounties aim to incentivize mink hunting, though previous schemes offered only modest rewards.
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