Wild Canadian Pine Marten on the hunt

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The American marten is a long, slender-bodied weasel about the size of a mink with relatively large rounded ears, short limbs, and a bushy tail. American marten have a roughly triangular head and sharp nose. Their long, silky fur ranges in color from pale yellowish buff to tawny brown to almost black. Their head is usually lighter than the rest of their body, while the tail and legs are darker. American marten usually have a characteristic throat and chest bib ranging in color from pale straw to vivid orange.[9] Sexual dimorphism is pronounced, with males averaging about 15% larger than females in length and as much as 65% larger in body weight.[9]

Total length ranges from 1.5 to 2.2 feet (0.5–0.7 m),[32][8] with tail length of 5.4 to 6.4 inches (135–160 mm),[32] Adult weight ranges from 1.1 to 3.1 pounds (0.5–1.4 kg)[32][8] and varies by age and location. Other than size, sexes are similar in appearance.[8] American marten have limited body-fat reserves, experience high mass-specific heat loss, and have a limited fasting endurance. In winter, individuals may go into shallow torpor daily to reduce heat loss.
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