A marten is a weasel -like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. They have bushy tails and large paws with partially retractile claws.

Marten are largely nocturnal, medium-sized carnivores in the weasel family (Mustelidae). The major identification challenge is distinguishing marten from fishers, as they are found in similar …

Nov 7, 2025 · Marten, (genus Martes), any of eight species of weasel-like carnivores of the genus Martes (family Mustelidae), found in Canada and parts of the United States and in the Old …

Jul 21, 2023 · American martens have short legs, black eyes, large, round ears, and curved claws that help them climb trees. Their bodies can grow to 35–43 cm (14–17 in) in length with a tail …

Martens are weasel-like mammals in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. Martens are agile animals adapted to living in the taiga, and inhabit boreal, …

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 …

Discover all marten species, their characteristics and where they live, as well as photos of each species. Marten are mustelid animals with elongated bodies and short legs.