European Pine Marten

European Pine Marten

(Martes martes)

  • Size: 1.5-2 ft. long // 1-3 lbs.
  • Diet: Omnivores, mostly small rodents, but will also eat birds, eggs, insects and berries
  • Seasonal Habits: Active year round, give birth in March and April
  • Temperament: Aggressive and can kill larger animals

They are a long, slender bodied weasel with a bushy tail that lives in the forests. They can range from a yellowish color to almost black with a lighter colored throat bib.