You know what a ferret,weasel or stoat is,right? Well ever heard of a Pine marten? Probably not. Well here's the facts about Pine martens.
History: Long ago when Britain and Ireland were still covered in forest,the Pine marten was one of the most common animals found. These exclusive members of the weasel family have suffered since the clearance of woodlands and hunting by humans. Their numbers dropped hugely.
Today: Today,very few remain in England and Wales but in the highlands of Scotland and parts of Ireland,their thriving! Scienctists believe that they helped boast they red squirrel population in Scotland because they love eating grey squirrels!
Pine marten facts:
Pine martens are terrtorial and mark their area with scent markers or scratches
They are found throughout Europe
They make their dens near cliffs
