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I saw this animal on a road near a stream in the foothills of the Vysocina in the Czech Republic. I have asked lots of locals what it might be and have a variety of responses: beaver, coypu, marten, mink, but the tail, paw prints and head don't seem to correspond to any of the above. Any suggestions? Click on the images to enlarge them.
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