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Class
Mammals
Order
Carnivora
Family
Mustelidae
Zoo section
Mixed forest
Diet
Carnivorous
IUCN Status
Least concern
Diet
Carnivorous, it is a major predator of the American porcupine, it also takes small mammals, certain birds and fish.
Lifespan
Up to 10 to 11 years in the wild and in captivity.
Reproduction
Sexually mature at 2 years. Mating and birth occur between March and April. The 1-6 young are born after a delayed implantation (10 months) followed by an active gestation period of 2 months, and are weaned after 12-16 weeks.
Predators
Great horned owl, Canadian lynx, bobcat and black bear.