Although finding the tracks of Martes zibellina brachyura is not hard, seeing the actual animal is another story.
They are active throughout the year and do not hibernate. However, they do not seem to prefer any particular time of the day, as they can come out at either day and night.
Having said that, however, it does appear that they come out more often at night. (It is very rare to see them during the daytime.)
Having a body measuring about 50 cm in length and weighing about 1.0 kg, they move extremely quickly and are easily alarmed.
Although they have an adorable face, they can be quite naughty. And they’re even known to prey on Lepus timidus ainu that are larger than themselves from time to time.
Photo: Martes zibellina brachyura Feb. 18
They are active throughout the year and do not hibernate. However, they do not seem to prefer any particular time of the day, as they can come out at either day and night.
Having said that, however, it does appear that they come out more often at night. (It is very rare to see them during the daytime.)
Having a body measuring about 50 cm in length and weighing about 1.0 kg, they move extremely quickly and are easily alarmed.
Although they have an adorable face, they can be quite naughty. And they’re even known to prey on Lepus timidus ainu that are larger than themselves from time to time.
Photo: Martes zibellina brachyura Feb. 18
