A large weasel-like animal with prominent ears and a bushy tail. Warm
brown color except on chest and underparts which are yellowish. Total
length about 25 inches.
[Illustration: Red Fox]
[Illustration: Coyote]
[Illustration: Marten]
The elongated, agile-bodied marten is largely nocturnal, but because of
his abundance is now rather commonly seen during the day in the
subalpine forests of the Park. On the trails in Wild Basin, Bear Lake,
and upper Colorado River Valley areas, he may be attracted to put in a
bold appearance, by setting out a lure of smelly meat or fish.
Ordinarily, they feed on chickarees and small rodents of the deep
forest. They are primarily climbers, but are equally at home on the
forest floor.