WHERE DOES THE SABLE LIVE?

The sable is a native of Siberia and is a close relative to the marten of North American. At one time it lived from the Arctic Circle south through Siberia to Manchuria and Japan. Now, however, it is found only in a small part of this area. Its home is usually in the forests of Siberia.

In the deep forest the sable will make its den is a hollow tree or log, or in a burrow is the ground.

Highly valued for its fur, the sable has been hunted and trapped for centuries. The animal is from 24 to 30 inches inches long, including its tail. It has a beautiful, shiny brown coat. On its throat is a white or orange patch. The head and pointed face are light gray.

A sable will climb and hunt is trees, but much of its food is caught on the ground. Sables catch birds, squirrels, rabbits and other rodents, and also eat fruit, berries and insects.