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A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade.
- American marten
The American marten (Martes americana), also known as the...
- Beech marten
The beech marten (Martes foina), also known as the stone...
- American marten
A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade.
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The marten (Martes americana), often called the pine marten, is a member of the weasel family. This family ( Mustelidae) of small specialized predators had its origin in the Old World, but has spread until it is now found almost around the world. The marten entered North America from Asia in the early Wisconsin period of the Pleistocene Epoch ...
May 26, 2008 · Creature Feature: The American Marten. By Chance Finegan - May 26th, 2008. The American Marten -- One elusive forest critter. The American Marten is a rare North Woods animal that you'll probably never see, save for paw prints in the snow.
The pine marten ( Martes martes) is an animal native to Northern Europe. Alternative names (less often used) are European pine marten, baum marten, sweet marten.It belongs in the mustelid family, which also includes mink, otter, badger, wolverine, and weasel. [1]
