APA: x̌aʔqən
Parse: √xa’=qin
Definition: marten
Scientific name: [Martes americana (Turton)]
Ethnobiology: The marten is a brown, weasel-like animal that is slightly larger than a mink and fluffier in appearance. Martens are carnivores that eat a variety of small mammals, crustaceans, birds and insects. Martens are widely distributed throughout British Columbia and may be found from sea-level to timber-line throughout the year.