Search results
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.
23 wrz 2024 · 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.
Much like weasels, martens are long, slender, and sleek-looking little creatures. They have long tails at one end, and relatively small heads at the other. Their fur ranges in color from dark brow to yellowish tan, depending on the species. The largest species grow just over two feet long, and weigh just a few pounds.
9 kwi 2024 · Martens are mustelids which compromise the genus Martes. They are terrestrial animals with elongated bodies, soft fur, scent glands and carnivorous habits, Mustelids are one of the most diverse animal types within their order. At AnimalWised, we present the different types of martens.
The European pine marten (Martes martes), also known as the pine marten, is a mustelid native to and widespread in most of Europe, Asia Minor, the Caucasus and parts of Iran, Iraq and Syria. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. [1] It is less commonly also known as baum marten [2] or sweet marten.
The American marten is a long, slender-bodied weasel about the size of a mink with relatively large, rounded ears, short limbs, and a bushy tail. American marten have a roughly triangular head and sharp nose. Their long, silky fur ranges in color from pale yellowish buff to tawny brown to almost black.
The pine marten (Martes martes) is indigenous over most of Europe, from Mediterranean to Fennoscandian taiga, and to western Siberia and Iran. The stone/beech marten (M. foina) occurs from Mongolia and the northern Himalayas to most of Europe.
