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Marten

HABITAT:

Found in mature coniferous and mixed forest.

DESCRIPTION:

The American Marten is an arboreal member of the weasel family of mammals. It has a slender body, short limbs, and claws that are well designed for climbing. The Marten has a bushy tail, a flat head, a sharp nose, long ears and black eyes. Its' fur is soft, dense, yellowish-brown, darker on the tail and legs, and lighter on the belly. There is a pale buff patch on the throat.

THREATS:

Loss of habitat due to logging and trapping for their fur.

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