Sable

The sable is a species of marten, a small omnivorous mammal primarily inhabiting the forest environments of Russia, from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, and northern Mongolia. Its habitat also borders eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea and Hokkaido, Japan Sables are omnivores, and their diet varies seasonally. In the summer, they eat large numbers of hare and other small mammals. In winter, when they are confined to their retreats by frost and snow, they feed on wild berries, rodents, hares, and even small musk deer. They also hunt ermine, small weasels and birds. Varied Behavior – Under normal conditions, Sables spend their days foraging for food and patrolling their territory. However, if they face heavy hunting by humans or experience heavy snowfall these creatures will become active at night instead.

Species: M. zibellina

Family: Mustelidae

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora

Genus: Martes

Kingdom: Animalia