I. Basic information

Chinese name: Yellow-throated marten

Latin name: Martes flavigula

Alternative name : ferret, honey dog, yellow-rumped raccoon, yellow-rumped fox

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordate

Subphylum: Chordate Door

Class: Mammalia

Subclass: Eutheria

Order: Carnivora

Family: Mustelidae

Genus: Mink

Species: Yellow-throated Mink

II. Morphological Characteristics

Yellow-throated Mink Length 56-65 cm, tail length 38-43 cm, weight about 2-3 kg. The coat color of the body is relatively bright, the head and the back of the neck, the back of the body, the limbs and the tail are dark brown to black, the color of the throat and chest is bright yellow, including the waist is yellowish brown, and there is a clear black line on the upper edge.

III. Living habits

The yellow-throated marten is very adaptable to the environment, mostly living in forests, and is often active during the day, but is active in the morning and evening more frequently. They are aggressive and often hunt larger herbivores individually or in groups. Its actions are fast and agile, especially when chasing prey, it is more swift, it can also perform large-distance jumps while running, and it also has a high tree-climbing ability.

The yellow-throated marten is a typical carnivore, preying on everything from insects to fish and small birds. Among the small animals, they often prey on squirrels and flying squirrels that are active in the trees. Large beasts need to be hunted in groups, such as muntjac, forest musk deer, goral, and even small wild boar.

You can visit the zoo if you want to get up close and personal with the wild yellow-throated mink, haha!