The Sable is a small, fur bearing mammal that has a similar body shape of a Pine Marten. They have four short legs with small, round paws; elongated heads; slightly longer ears than their relatives; and proportionately shorter tails. The color of their soft, dense fur ranges from different shades of brown, tan, and carmel. This fur color will vary depending on geographic location.
Body length ranges from 14 - 22 inches and their weight ranges from 2 - 4 pounds. Weight and length are mainly dependent on the sex of the Sable.
Sable have been known to live to 18 years in the wild and 22 years in captivity.
The female's body length is 14 - 20 inches. Males are slightly bigger at 15 - 22 inches. Males weigh 2 - 4 pounds, with females being slightly smaller.
Some key characteristics include:
Elongated head.
Long, round ears.
Short tails.
Large, robust skulls.
Silky fur.