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16 paź 2023 · The pine marten (Martes martes) is an animal native to Northern Europe. Alternative names (less often used) are are European pine marten, baum marten, sweet marten. It belongs in the mustelid family, which also includes mink, otter, badger, wolverine, and weasel.
Fun Facts for Kids These animals are skillful climbers, but they usually hunt on the ground. Of the mustelids, the Pine marten is the only one with semi-retractable claws. The Pine marten’s name comes from where it lives: mainly coniferous forests such as pine forests.
Read this guide to find out about the pine marten, the pine marten's habitat, plus lots of fun facts that children will love.
14 cze 2018 · Learn about the pine marten, a rare and elusive woodland species that lives in pine trees and eats small mammals, eggs and berries. Find out how the Woodland Trust is helping to protect and reintroduce this iconic carnivore in the UK.
European Pine Marten Facts Overview. The European pine marten is a widespread mustelid in most of Europe, as well as some of Asia. It’s the national animal of Croatia, and appears on the 1 Euro coin!
These are the pine marten, yellow-throated marten, Nilgiri marten, Japanese marten, and beech marten. Martens have slender bodies, short legs, rounded ears, and bushy tails. They range in size from around 13 to 28 inches (32 to 72 centimeters) without the tail.
European Pine Marten Facts for Kids: # 1. Pine martens only make noise during mating season—a shrill call like a cat. # 2. The fur industry was once a major threat to the pine marten population. # 3. Bringing back pine martens could help to reinvigorate the red squirrel population in the United Kingdom. # 4.
