Fisher

Size

Males and females are similar in appearance but the males are larger in size. Males are between 90 to 120 centimeters (35–47 in) in length and weigh between 3.5 to 5 kilograms (8–11 lb). Females measure 75 to 95 centimeters (30–37 in) and weigh between 2 to 2.5 kilograms (4–6 lb). The fur of the fisher varies seasonally, being denser and glossier in the winter. During the summer the colors become more mottled as the fur goes through a molting cycle.

Food

Fishers are omnivorous and will feed on a wide variety of small animals and occasionally fruits and mushrooms. They show a preference for Snowshoe Hare and are one of the few predators that can successfully hunt porcupine.  Despite their name, fishers seldom eat fish.

Habitation

Fisher’s live in the northern mountainous parts of North America.  They prefer forested wilderness areas, although they will live near rural homes as well.