Favorite Images of Yellow-throated Martens

A list of my favorite images of Yellow-throated Martens.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-throated_marten

The yellow-throated marten (also known as the kharza) is an Asian species of marten.

It is the largest marten in the Old World, with a tail more than half its body length. Its fur is brightly colored, consisting of a unique blend of black, white, golden-yellow and brown.

It is an omnivore, whose sources of food range from fruit and nectar to small deer.

The yellow-throated marten is a fearless animal with no natural predators, because of its powerful build, its bright coloration and unpleasant odor. It shows little fear of humans or dogs, and is easily tamed.

Although similar in several respects to the smaller beech marten, it is sharply differentiated from other martens by its unique color and the structure of its baculum. It is probably the most ancient form of marten, having likely originated during the Pliocene, as indicated by its geographical distribution and its atypical coloration.

It is listed by the IUCN as Least Concern due to its wide distribution, evidently relatively stable population, occurrence in a number of protected areas, and lack of major threats.