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pine marten

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pine marten: see marten marten, name for carnivorous, largely arboreal mammals (genus Martes) of the weasel family, widely distributed in North America, Europe, and central Asia. Martens are larger, heavier-bodied animals than weasels, with thick fur and bushy tails.
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pine marten
a marten, Martes martes, of N European and Asian coniferous woods, having dark brown fur with a creamy-yellow patch on the throat


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The carnivorous pine marten loves to munch on squirrel, and because the greys spend more time on the ground they are easier to catch than the speedy reds, who prefer to stay up in the trees.
Personally, I think captive breeding and release of Pine Martens across all the forests and large woodlands in Durham would also be a help.
WILDLIFE experts have received a pounds 13,788 to help in the search for the elusive pine marten in Northumberland.
 
 
 
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