General Information: Martins (Martes americana), also called Pine Martins, are medium-sized weasels (size of a house cat). The head and body are 14-17 inches long, and the tail adds another 7-9 inches. The body is long and thin, and the legs are short. The fur is reddish or yellowish brown with a lighter patch on the throat and chest.
Taxonomy: Order Carnivora: Carnivores; Family Mustelidae, Weasels
Breeding: Breed in the summer and give birth in the spring.
Diet: Fishers are carnivores; they eat anything they can catch (e.g., mice, birds, and frogs) or find dead, but they really like tree squirrels, plus they eat fruit and berries when available. |