Another approach to conserving this animal would be to review conservation strategies of other species in the same genus. Population declines in Mustela lutrola, the European mink, are similar to the Altai weasel – primarily caused by habitat destruction, but also from diseases. A program was established in Russia to help conserve this species by captive breeding and reintroduction; the goal was to breed minks in captivity research stations.
An alternative method for preserving this animal could involve examining conservation strategies used with other species from the same genus. Population reductions in Mustela lutrola, the European mink, are comparable to those experienced by the Altai weasel – mainly due to habitat loss and diseases. A program was established in Russia to support the conservation of this species through captive breeding and reintroduction; the objective was to breed minks in captivity research stations.