marten

Also known as Martes, martens

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. The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown, depending on the species; it is valued by animal trappers for the fur trade. Martens are slender, agile animals, which are adapted to living in the taiga, and inhabit coniferous and northern deciduous forests across the Northern Hemisphere.

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A marten is a small, weasel-like mammal with a bushy tail and sharp claws that lives in forests across the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in cold, forested regions. These slender and agile animals have long been hunted for their valuable fur, which ranges in color from yellowish to dark brown depending on the species.

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貂屬（学名 Martes）是食肉目鼬科动物中的一屬。大部分貂屬动物都居住在树上，以松鼠为食，它们的食物还包括小鸟和蛋。貂在中国主要产于东北地区，有多个品种。

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Commons category: Martes
taxon name: Martes

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==Classification== Results of DNA research indicate that the genus Martes is paraphyletic, with some studies placing Martes americana outside the genus and allying it with Eira and Gulo, to form a new New World clade. The genus first evolved up to seven million years ago during the Miocene epoch.