From the animal also known as the Siberian weasel, or Mustela sibirica, Kolinsky sable hair is world-renowned for its ability to hold lots of paint in its bristles and shed that paint elegantly ...

The marten’s genus, Martes, also includes the sable and the fisher, while another genus, Mustela, comprises the close relatives of weasels, ermine, ferrets and minks. Animals of both genera are ...

While its situation is still precarious, the giant sable is a story of conservation success — bringing an almost extinct animal back from the brink. The giant sable antelope was first discovered ...