An example is the consumer who places $X every month in an earmarked account that is targeted on the purchase of a mink coat or a motorcycle at a future date.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackguttentag/2023/01/13/targeted-saving-for-retirement-we-havent-had-it--until-now/

Are wild mink making a comeback in the strath?

Source: https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/charlie-whelan-why-did-sepa-not-act-quicker-after-spey-dead-327350/

Carnivorous mammals like mink have inherent deficiencies in their immune systems that allow them to carry zoonotic diseases (those that spread between humans and animals) for long periods of time without killing them.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/08/06/fur-farms-are-breeding-grounds-for-disease-and-a-public-health-threat-its-time-to-shut-them-down/

However, a more significant concern applies to invasive mammal species like the American mink and common raccoon dog, which have had a detrimental effect on local wildlife populations and also require control measures.

Source: https://spectator.sme.sk/c/23222091/invasive-bird-species-pose-challenges-to-slovakias-native-wildlife.html

In a worst case scenario, H5N1 or another virus could mutate in a mink and infect a human — and this is why many experts believe fur-producing facilities such as mink farms should be abolished.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/08/06/fur-farms-are-breeding-grounds-for-disease-and-a-public-health-threat-its-time-to-shut-them-down/

In a worst case scenario, H5N1 or another virus could mutate in a mink and infect a human — and this is why many experts believe fur-producing facilities such as mink farms should be abolished.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/08/06/fur-farms-are-breeding-grounds-for-disease-and-a-public-health-threat-its-time-to-shut-them-down/

One reviewier penned: "I bought the mink throw from the website thinking it will match my room.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/dunelms-cosy-28-faux-fur-31052319

On the New Look website, the full product description reads: "Refresh your knitwear collection with this mink mini dress, designed in a soft knit fabric.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/new-looks-classy-20-knitted-28332764

The American mink is one of 78 species included on the Republic of Ireland's list of invasive alien species - that means work is undertaken "to manage, control and, where practicable, eradicate these species".

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66119781?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

'The candidate vaccine virus, and then mink H5, are 100 percent identical for the part that matters HA1.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11803767/CDC-says-posture-readiness-amid-bird-flu-pandemic-fears.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“To illustrate the UK’s complicity in fur cruelty, HSI released new footage of multiple fur farms in China, revealing the extreme suffering endured by raccoon dogs, mink and foxes for fur fashion.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/23468691.north-ayrshire-mp-patricia-gibson-calls-complete-uk-fur-ban/?ref=rss

"You know when it's a mink that has attacked because of the puncture wounds to the neck," she added.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66119781?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA