The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America, a forest-dwelling creature whose range covers much of the boreal forest in Canada to the northern United …

Fishers require substantial territories, ranging from several to dozens of square miles, depending on prey availability and habitat quality. The fisher’s evolutionary lineage traces back to the …

Nov 7, 2025 · Fisher, North American carnivore of northern forests (taiga), trapped for its valuable brownish black fur. It is a member of the weasel family (Mustelidae). It has a bushy tail, …

The fishers of the Southern Sierra Nevada Distinct Population Segment are medium-sized mammals that are classified in the same family as weasels, mink, martens and otters.

The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family), and is sometimes …

Aug 6, 2025 · Despite common misconceptions, it is not a fish or a feline. This elusive forest dweller is a unique and adaptable predator. The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a carnivorous …

The fisher is a member of the Mustelid (weasel) family along with several other common Maine furbearers including marten, weasel, mink, and otter. Contrary to their name, fisher do not …

Fisher is the common name for a largely arboreal, North American carnivorous mammal, Martes pennanti, of the marten genus (Martes) and weasel family (Mustelidae), characterized by a …

Small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks and mice are thought to be dominant prey sources for fisher in Pennsylvania during most seasons. There is evidence of fisher predation on white …

DESCRIPTION: The fisher has a slender body, a long, bushy tail, short legs, and a triangular head with a sharp, pronounced muzzle and large, rounded ears. Its body is mostly brown; …