According to the science of Spirituality all creation is made up of five Absolute Cosmic Elements or Absolute Cosmic Principles (Panchatattva). They are: 1. The Absolute Earth element or Absolute Earth Principle (PruthvÄ«tattva). 2. The Absolute Water element or Absolute Water Principle (Äpatattva). 3.
Mink are probably best known for their thick fur, which is usually dark brown to black in color and is a very popular item used to make fur coats. Because of this, they are harvested by trappers in late fall and winter when the fur is most prime, and sold mainly to European and Asian markets.
The American mink shares the common characteristic of all mustelids: anal musk glands that are used for territory marking and defense. As members of the weasel family, their bodies are long and slender with long necks and short legs. Mink range in size from 12 to 17 inches in length. Males are larger than females. Females range in weight from 1 Â¼ to 2 pounds.