MARTEN

Marten

The martens constitute the genus Martes within the subfamily Mustelinae, in the family Mustelidae. Martens are slender, agile animals, adapted to living in taigas, and are found in coniferous and northern deciduous forests across the northern hemisphere. They have bushy tails, and large paws with partially retractible claws. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species, and, in many cases, is valued by fur trappers.

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marten

Noun

  1. Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. (the bird)


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