American marten
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The American marten, also known as the American pine marten, is a species of North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae. The species is sometimes referred to as simply the pine marten. T
Newfoundland Pine Marten
American marten displaying its characteristic light-colored throat
In Sitka, Alaska
Mustelidae
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The Mustelidae are a diverse family of carnivoran mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, sea otters, polecats, martens, grisons and wolverines. Otherwise known as mustelids, they form the larges
American marten
…The American marten (Martes americana), also known as the American pine marten, is a species of North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae. The species is sometimes referred to as simply the pine marten. The name "pine marten" is derived from the common name of the related but distinct…
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Skeleton of a black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) on display at the Museum of Osteology
Stoat killing a rabbit
Detail from Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine (c. 1489–1490)