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Carnivora
Martes martes
Nomenclature
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Family: MustelidaeGenus: Martes
Species:
Martes martes
SUMMARY
The european pine marten is a medium-sized mustelid with brown fur (light or dark depending on the location) with a very distinctive yellowish color in the ventral side of the neck. It measures about 53 cm in body length, 25 cm in tail length and 1.5 kg in body weight. For more precise characteristics look at “diagnositc description”.
Mating happens in September-Octomber. The juveniles are born in March-April and reach sexual maturity in 2-3 years. Its lifespan is about 8-10 years in the wild and 18 years in captivity.
Its diet includes squirrels, other small mammals, carrion, birds, insects and fruits.