The name 'Sable' originates from the English word meaning 'black', derived from the name of the black-furred mammal native to northern Asia, ultimately of Slavic origin. The sable (Martes zibellina) is a species of marten, a small omnivorous mammal primarily inhabiting the forest environments of Russia, from the Ural Mountains throughout Siberia, and northern Mongolia. Its habitat also borders eastern Kazakhstan, China, North Korea, and Hokkaido, Japan. Sables are known for their luxurious fur, ...