Conserving our wildlife heritage: comparative biomechanics of feeding in native and introduced minks

Project description

Protecting European minks against an alien invader

The European mink is considered the most endangered mammal in Europe. Once widespread all over Europe, the mink population has reduced considerably due to over-hunting and loss of natural habitats. Another factor contributing to its decline is the introduction of an invasive species – the domestic American mink. Larger and less habitat-restricted, the American mink also appears to have access to a wider variety of food items. The EU-funded MINKS project will compare the jaws of both types of mink species to assess their range of foods and extent of dietary competition. The findings will assist in the formulation of conservation strategies.

Fields of science

• medical and health sciences › basic medicine › anatomy and morphology
• natural sciences › biological sciences › ecology › invasive species

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-CAR - CAR – Career Restart panel

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Address

Heslington
YO10 5DD York North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 319 400,64