* Threatened or Endangered
Fisher *
: Martes pennanti
: Mammal
: North American forests
: Wide variety of small to medium sized mammals and birds, and a variety of hard and soft mast such as beechnuts, acorns, apples and berries.
: 3-15 lbs. and up to 25 in. long excluding the tail
: The IUCN Red List has Fishers listed as Least Concern
• These forest-dwelling animals are members of the weasel family.
• Fishers have long, slim bodies with short legs and bushy tails.
• Despite their name, fishers do not eat fish and spend most of their time in forested areas hunting mammals.
• They are excellent climbers and can turn their feet 180 degrees to help climb headfirst down trees.
Respect native wildlife by remembering that…it’s wild! When enjoying native land where wildlife lives, always be aware, be safe, and leave no trace. Never approach, taunt, or feed wildlife. Interacting with them can be dangerous to you and to them. Instead, enjoy their beauty and their ecosystem without disturbing them. To learn more, follow these links:
gf.nd.gov/wildlife/orphaned
www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/tips-safely-visiting-national-parks