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