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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.
There are different kinds of Marten:
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 zibellina
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Taxonmony
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Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Mustelidae
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Source: Wikipedia Read more about Martens
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INFO LINKS
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Pine Marten
The Mammal Society - The Voice for British Mammals
"Pine martens are found in the Scottish Highlands and Grampian, with isolated populations in southern Scotland". Information on conservation, ecology and response to frequent questions. Read More
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Pine marten
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Pine marten: Facts and Pictures Read More
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Marten
Canadian Wildlife Service
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Marten
The marten Martes americana, a small predator, is a member of the weasel family, Mustelidae.
". Categorized and detailed information on habitat, diet, range, distribution and status, etc. Read More
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Woodchuck
Rickert's Garden
Narrative about Woodchuckin a question and answer format Read More
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Marten
bcadventure.com
Brief description of Marten Read More
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