European pine marten
Also known as Martes martes, Pine Marten
species of mammal
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The European pine marten is a small mammal native to Europe that lives in forests and woodland areas. It matters because it plays a role in its ecosystem and is also of interest to wildlife researchers and conservationists studying forest fauna.
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Maximum longevity: 18.2 years (captivity) Observations: The total gestation, including the delayed implantation time, can take between 94 and 291 days. One captive specimen lived 18.2 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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The European pine marten (Martes martes), also known as the pine marten, is a mustelid native to and widespread in most of Europe, Asia Minor, the Caucasus, and parts of Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is less commonly known as baum marten or sweet marten.
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