Marten
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Martes americana |
The Martens constitute genus Martes within the subfamily Mustelinae, in family Mustelidae. Martens are carnivorous animals related to weasels, minks, and wolverines. Many are tree-dwellers, preying on birds and their eggs.
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Species of Martes
- American Marten Martes americana
- Yellow-throated Marten Martes flavigula
- Beech Marten Martes foina
- Nilgiri Marten Martes gwatkinsii
- Pine Marten Martes martes
- Japanese Marten Martes melampus
- Fisher Martes pennanti
- Sable Martes zibellinaeo:Marteso