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Wah’anksica
American Marten (Martes americana)
The American Marten is a skilled climber, it is quick to climb up trees and can jump out of them even faster. Another name for the American Marten is Pine Marten, which is where it makes its home in the Northern Forests. One of the Ojibway clans is in honor of the Marten.
Color: Light brown to Dark Brown, light Orange throat
Height: 7 inches
Length: 21 inches
Weight: up to 4 pounds
Lifespan: 5-15 years in wild
Speed: 15 MPH
Pine Marten: Welcome
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