The yellow-throated ferret loves small animals as well as berries, and often preys on squirrels and flying squirrels that live and move in trees. In addition, in addition to preying on young birds, they also prey on these large pheasant species, such as ring-necked pheasants, spoonbills, and white pheasants.

It can also produce group hunts for large Chinese beasts, such as small muntjacs, forest musk, gazelles, and even small wild boars. In addition to animal food, also forage to reduce some collection of wild fruits and berries.

Population status

Since the yellow-throated marten is an animal that lives in forested areas, the reduction in forested areas over the past few decades, at least within the Southeast Asian region, has led to a reduction in overall numbers.

However, the species still survives in the remaining forests (including secondary forests), perhaps because they are not a preferred choice in the diet of most inhabitants, and its ability to climb well reduces the risk of falling into traps and other risks, as well as the ease with which it can escape from being chased by dogs. So at the group level, there is no significant threat.

Occasionally hunted for their pelts in Siberia (Russia) and Korea, but this does not constitute a global threat, only an impact on local populations, the yellow-throated marten is widely distributed. Originally, they were also more numerous, but as the number of prey animals declined, their numbers declined accordingly.