Common Name: Fisher
Scientific Name: Pekania pennanti
Habitat: Woodlands, especially isolated regions.
Diet: Carnivorous—especially prefers porcupines. Other food includes snowshoe hare, rodents, birds, insects, carrion, and nuts.
Interesting Facts:
This animal recently has been reintroduced in Pennsylvania. Tracking of the released individuals indicates that the fisher are doing well.
Further Reading:
Sajna, M. 1995. “Fishers in the forest.” Carnegie Magazine, 62(12): 44–47.
Rupp, J. S. 1995. “Return of the fisher.” Pennsylvania Game News, 66(2): 4–7.