Fusion of the distal femoral epiphysis in male and female marten and fisher

1975 ◽  
Vol 53 (11) ◽  
pp. 1514-1518 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. I. Dagg ◽  
D. Leach ◽  
G. Sumner-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Good Method ◽  
Martes Americana ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Distal Femoral Epiphysis

The distal femoral epiphyses of 142 marten (Martes americana) and 391 fisher (Martes pennanti), all trapped from November to February in the Algonquin region of Ontario, were radiographed to determine their state of fusion and the presence or absence of scar lines. These criteria indicated that on the average fusion occurred first in female marten, then in male marten, female fisher, and finally in male fisher. Thus the time of fusion in these mustelids was a function of size and possibly also of sex. Radiography of the femur of winter-trapped marten and fisher is not a good method of aging these species because the degree of fusion does not necessarily differentiate juveniles from adults.

The forelimb musculature of marten (Martes americana Turton) and fisher (Martes pennanti Erxleben)

1977 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doug Leach
Keyword(s):  
Martes Americana ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Secondary Function ◽  
Intrinsic Muscles

Extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the forelimbs of 25 adult fisher and 25 adult marten were described and compared and the importance of these muscles in arboreal locomotion was discussed. The forelimb myology of these two mustelids is structurally similar. The muscles of the forelimb synsarcosis and the muscles that flex the shoulder and elbow joints are particularly well developed. The existence of a strongly developed forelimb musculature needed for cursorial locomotion in marten and fisher apparently potentiates a secondary function in arboreal locomotion.

The descriptive and comparative postcranial osteology of marten (Martes americana Turton) and fisher (Martes pennanti Erxleben): the appendicular skeleton

1977 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doug Leach
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Skeletal Remains ◽  
Martes Americana ◽  
Appendicular Skeleton ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Morphometric Data ◽  
Males And Females

The morphological characteristics of the appendicular skeleton of 26 adult fisher and 55 adult marten were studied to determine those characteristics that could be used to distinguish between species and sexes. Measurements and illustrations were used to supplement the descriptions of most bones. The appendicular skeletons of marten and fisher are similar in structure but it is possible to distinguish between the skeletal elements of these mustelids using morphometric data. Distinction can also be made between certain postcranial skeletal remains of males and females within each species using bone measurements.

The descriptive and comparative postcranial osteology of marten (Martes americana Turton) and fisher (Martes pennanti Erxleben): the axial skeleton

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 1180-1191 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. H. Leach ◽  
V. S. De Kleer
Keyword(s):  
Axial Skeleton ◽  
Martes Americana ◽  
Skeletal Element ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Morphometric Data ◽  
Interspecific Differences ◽  
Morphological Basis ◽  
Spinous Processes ◽  
Males And Females

The postcranial axial skeletons of 23 fisher (Martes pennanti) and 25 marten (Martes americana) are described to determine those characteristics that could be used to distinguish between species and sexes. Measurements and illustrations were used to supplement the description of most bones. The axial skeletons of marten and fisher are similar in structure but it is possible to distinguish interspecific differences in each postcranial skeletal element of these mustelids using morphometric data. Distinction can also be made between certain elements of males and females within each species using bone measurements. The morphological basis of function is described for the spinous processes of the vertebrae.

Winter habitat use and responses to snow cover of fisher (Martes pennanti) and marten (Martes americana) in southeastern Manitoba

1983 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Raine
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Snow Cover ◽  
Martes Americana ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Late Winter ◽  
Snowshoe Hare ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Equal Frequency ◽  
Winter Habitat ◽  
Body Drag

A trailing study of fisher (Martes pennanti) and marten (Martes americana) in the boreal forest of Manitoba, conducted over two winters, showed that both species preferred coniferous ridges. They also had temporal differences in their habitat use that could be partially explained by their different responses to soft snow cover. Movements of fisher were found to be restricted by the soft, thick snow cover that was present during midwinter. Fewer tracks were observed at that time, and fisher travelled upon snowshoe hare trails and their own trails more than in either the early winter period of thin snow cover or the late winter period of crust conditions. Fisher were also found to walk through the snow cover and leave a body drag in midwinter. Marten did not appear to be hindered by soft snow cover to the degree that fisher were. Marten tracks were encountered with equal frequency throughout the winter and marten never left a body drag in the snow cover. They did travel upon hare trails and their own trails to a greater extent in midwinter, but never as much as did fisher.

scholarly journals Differential Footload of Male and Female Fisher, Martes pennanti, in Quebec

2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelie Renard ◽  
Maxime Lavoie ◽  
Serge Larivière
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Niche Partitioning ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Differential Behaviour ◽  
Load Mass

We examined the mass, foot area and foot load (mass/surface area) of Fishers (Carnivora: Mustelidae: Martes pennanti) captured during the 2006-2007 commercial fur season in southern Quebec, Canada. Body mass of males (mean = 4.7 kg ± 0.5, n = 37) was significantly larger than that of females (mean = 2.4 kg ± 0.2, n = 40). Similarly, the size of male feet (mean area = 130.5 cm2 ± 10.9, n = 37) was significantly larger than that of females (mean = 95.2 cm2 ± 7.6 SE, n = 40). The resulting footload of males (36.2 g/cm2 ± 6.1, n = 37) was 43% larger than that of females (25.3 g/cm2 ± 2.3, n = 40). These results may help explain the differential behaviour and niche partitioning in this mustelid carnivore.

scholarly journals Assessing an American Marten, Martes americana, Reintroduction in Vermont

2003 ◽  
Vol 117 (2) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trina L. Moruzzi ◽  
Kimberly J. Royar ◽  
Clayton Grove ◽  
Robert T. Brooks ◽  
Christopher Bernier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Martes Americana ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Green Mountain ◽  
Usda Forest Service ◽  
Camera Systems ◽  
Viable Population ◽  
Southern Half ◽  
Radio Contact ◽  
Track Count

During October-December 1989-1991, biologists from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the USDA Forest Service reintroduced 115 (88 male, 27 female) American Martens (Martes americana) into the southern half of the Green Mountain National Forest. During the years of release, brief radio-contact was made with 9 of the 13 (8 male, 5 female) radiocollared animals, and several of these may have established residency. Results of winter track count surveys suggested the presence of at least four Martens in 1990. During winter 1994-1995, Trailmaster® cameras and boxed camera systems detected Martens at two, and Fishers (Martes pennanti) at 11, of 20 sites. During winter 1997-1998, Fishers were detected at 37 of 47 boxed camera sites, but no Martens were detected. During summer 1997 and 1998, no Marten photos were recorded at 285 pressure-plate camera stations in a larger area that included all Marten release sites. Although post-release monitoring may have been insufficient to definitively confirm Marten presence, results from the 1997 and 1998 camera surveys indicate that a viable population of Martens was not established in southern Vermont, perhaps due to competition with Fishers.

Winter food habits and foraging behaviour of fishers (Martes pennanti) and martens (Martes americana) in southeastern Manitoba

1987 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 745-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Michael Raine
Keyword(s):  
Food Habits ◽  
Foraging Behaviour ◽  
Martes Americana ◽  
Tamiasciurus Hudsonicus ◽  
Martes Pennanti ◽  
Red Squirrels ◽  
Snowshoe Hares ◽  
Pine Martens ◽  
Winter Food ◽  
Frequency Occurrence

A tracking study of fishers, Martes pennanti, and American pine martens, Martes americana, conducted over two winters in southeastern Manitoba showed that both species preyed heavily on snowshoe hares, Lepus americanus, during a period of hare abundance. Fishers had an 84.3% frequency occurrence (n = 159) of hares in their scats, while martens had a frequency occurrence of 58.9% (n = 107). Martens had a higher frequency of microtincs and red squirrels, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus, in their diets than did fishers. This difference was reflected in the foraging behaviour of the two species, with martens exhibiting more subnivean and arboreal behaviour than fishers.

Holocene Records of Martes pennanti and Martes americana in Whiteside County, Northwestern Illinois

1990 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann Graham ◽  
Russell W. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Martes Americana ◽  
Martes Pennanti
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