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.
American Marten - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures ... - Animalia
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.
American Marten: Facts, Size, Habitat, Diet & More (with images)
Jun 17, 2023 · 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.
American Marten - U.S. National Park Service
Jul 21, 2023 · 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 | Size & Facts | Britannica
Sep 23, 2024 · The American marten (M. americana) is a North American species that inhabits northern wooded regions from Alaska to Newfoundland and Labrador. It is also called the pine marten. Its fur is sometimes sold as American, or Hudson Bay, sable. Its adult length is 35–43 cm (14–17 inches), exclusive of the 18–23-cm (7–9-inch) tail. It weighs 1 ...
American Marten - Isle Royale National Park (U.S. National ...
Dec 6, 2023 · The American marten (Martes americana), also known as the pine marten, is one of four members of the weasel family that call Isle Royale home. These shy animals are rarely seen on Isle Royale. Characteristics. An adult marten ranges from …
Martes americana (American marten) - ADW
American martens, Martes americana, are found in the northern reaches of North America. The species is present from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia west to Alaska and south into sections of the rocky mountain range and California.
American Martens - U.S. National Park Service
The American marten, also called a pine marten, is part of the weasel family. Pine martens have short limbs and a long, bushy tail. They are light to dark brown or black with a throat patch that is an irregular shape and size, with ranges in color from buff to bright orange.
American Marten - NYSDEC - New York State Department of ...
The American marten or marten, often incorrectly called the pine marten because of their close resemblance to their European relative, is a member of the mustelid family.
American Marten | AMNH
July Morning, Crater Lake, Oregon. A marten emerges tentatively at the bare rim of Crater Lake in search of ground squirrels. Martens don’t like being exposed in the open. They’d rather stay concealed in big evergreen trees or underbrush so carnivorous birds or wild cats can’t spot them.