Monday Mustelid #28

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Japanese marten, Martes melampus Wagner 1841.

(source)

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Pine marten, Martes martes L. (source) [Strictly speaking, #27 should be the Nilgiri marten, M. gwatkinsii, but I can't find any images.]
American marten, Martes americana Turton 1806. (source)
Stone or Beech marten, Martes foina Erxleben 1777 [source]
Yellow-throated marten Martes flavigula Bodaert 1785. (source)

What a beautiful animal!

By Luna_the_cat (not verified) on 31 Aug 2008 #permalink

Cool! I want one! Do they make good pets?

By ExtraBitterStoat (not verified) on 02 Sep 2008 #permalink

Aw, that's a cute one. Although I question its camouflage abilities.

Obviously they're camouflaged for hiding on yellow snow.