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Length: 3 feet (including 15 inch tail).
Weight: 12 lbs (males); 8 lbs (females).
Lifespan: About 7 years.
A fisher has a long, slim body with short legs, rounded ears, and a bushy tail. Fishers are larger and darker than martens and have thick fur. Fishers are agile and swift and are also excellent climbers.
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