Marten - Wikipedia Martens are slender, agile animals, which are adapted to living in the taiga, and inhabit coniferous and northern deciduous forests across the Northern Hemisphere
Marten | Size Facts | Britannica Marten, (genus Martes), any of eight species of weasel-like carnivores of the genus Martes (family Mustelidae), found in Canada and parts of the United States and in the Old World from Europe to the Russian Far East, Taiwan, and the islands of Sumatra and Borneo
Types of Martens - All Marten Species - AnimalWised Types of martens Discover all marten species, their characteristics and where they live, as well as photos of each species Marten are mustelid animals with elongated bodies and short legs
American Marten - U. S. National Park Service American martens are widespread around the northern part of North America, including forests of Alaska and Canada down to northern New Mexico Their geographic range includes the Olympic Mountains, Cascade Range, Blue Mountains of Washington, and high elevations in Oregon
Marten - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts The marten is a small member of the weasel, or Mustelidae, family These creatures have thick brown or tan fur, which makes them the target of hunters and trappers This hunting pressure varies depending on the species
American Marten - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The American marten (Martes americana) is a small North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae It is sometimes called simply the Pine marten; the name "pine marten" is derived from the common name of the distinct Eurasian species, Martes martes
The American Marten: A Fascinating Forest Dweller - Natural World Life The American marten (Martes americana) is primarily found in the northern regions of North America, encompassing parts of Canada, Alaska, and the northern United States Its distribution extends from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast, covering a wide expanse of boreal and temperate forests
Marten (Martes americana) | Minnesota Mammals | UMN Duluth Marten are largely nocturnal, medium-sized carnivores in the weasel family (Mustelidae) The major identification challenge is distinguishing marten from fishers, as they are found in similar habitat in trees and on the ground, and both have thick fur and bushy tails
American marten - Wikipedia Martes americana is found throughout Canada, Alaska, and parts of the northern United States It is a long, slender-bodied weasel, with fur ranging from yellowish to brown to near black It may be confused with the fisher (Pekania pennanti), but the marten is lighter in color and smaller