yellow-throated marten

The yellow-throated marten (Charronia flavigula) is a large, strikingly marked mustelid mammal found in mountainous regions of southern China and Burma. It is a species within the genus Martes, which includes eight species of weasel-like carnivores. These animals are known for their lithe bodies, short legs, rounded ears, bushy tails, and valuable fur coats.12

Martens are forest-dwelling and typically solitary. They are adept climbers and feed on a variety of prey, including other animals, fruit, and carrion. The yellow-throated marten, also called the harza, has a brown coat that darkens towards its tail, with a distinctive orange throat and chin. While most marten species are considered of least concern by the IUCN, the Nilgiri marten, a similar species found in India, is listed as vulnerable due to past deforestation and hunting.2