![]() ![]() There are even two recognized breeds of sable. In Russia, Finland, and other European countries, domesticated sables, also referred to as Russian sables, are common in zoos and breeding farms and are specially bred for the purposes of producing fur. The European pine marten (Martes martes) is one of their close relatives that has expanded into the natural range of sables and in some cases produces sterile hybrids with them called kidus. "' It's wet out there!'" by Peter G Trimming is licensed under CC BY 2.0 ![]() Like other mustelids, sables mostly consume animals, predominately preying on small mammals like voles and shrews as well as insects, fish, reptiles, crustaceans and birds in the wild, but they are also omnivorous, and like their close relative the Japanese marten, they consume fruits and berries when it is available throughout springtime, summer, and fall. Sables are actually members of the weasel family which are known as mustelids, which includes some aggressive and potentially dangerous animals such as the American mink and wolverines, but it also includes the commonly kept domesticated ferrets, which by most lay person’s standards make excellent pets. Appearance-wise, the sable, which is widespread in Siberia and occurs in six countries (Russia, Mongolia, China, North Korea, Japan, and Kazakhstan ) looks adorable and friendly, resembling a fox or cat-like ferret with extra fur. While the word sable can also be used as an informal term that describes a black coat type in some animals like cats and rabbits, the animal is a species of marten. Sables are an animal of recent interest that some may wonder if they make good pets, or if they are even obtainable. ![]() This is only partially true while even some rare and endangered animals could be readily available in the pet trade, other somewhat common animals may not be for various reasons. Once they get a glimpse of some of the species that can actually be legally owned in some states, they then may think that nearly any animal can be kept as a pet. Service animals that assist individuals with disabilities are the only animals permitted to ride unconfined on MARTA trains, streetcars and buses.The world of uncommon pets can be exciting and confusing to newcomers who previously believed that exotic animals could only be seen in zoos and are probably illegal for ‘normal’ people to own as pets. The World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium are also nearby.įor more information about our fare options, check out ourįare Programs Overview page. The Peachtree Center and Civic Center MARTA stations are both near a few Atlanta favorites, including the Children’s Museum of Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Looking for some kid-friendly trip ideas? You’re in luck! Our buses, streetcars and trains are conveniently located near some great destinations for kids. Children 6 years old or older - or children who are taller than 46 inches - will need to purchase a Breeze Card and appropriate fare before riding MARTA. This policy is limited to two children per paying adult, and it only applies to kids 5 years old and younger. We measure heights at all of our rail station fare gates and before boarding any of our buses. Give them a read before planning your next trip.Īll children 46 inches and shorter ride MARTA for free. We have a few tips (and requirements) for riding MARTA with kids and pets. Sometimes you'll need to take a companion or two along for the ride. ![]()
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