What is a pine marten?
Q: What is a pine marten?
A: The pine marten is a small predator that is native to Northern Europe and belongs in the mustelid family.
Q: What are some alternative names for the pine marten?
A: Some alternative names for the pine marten are European pine marten, baum marten, and sweet marten.
Q: What do martens eat?
A: Martens are predators that eat a variety of foods, including berries, birds' eggs, nuts, and honey.
Q: Where do pine martens live?
A: Pine martens live in pine forests and can move on the ground and in trees.
Q: Who are the main enemies of pine martens?
A: The main enemies of pine martens are gamekeepers on highland estates.
Q: Does the pine marten have any legal protection in the UK?
A: Yes, pine martens and their dens have protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in the United Kingdom.
Q: What other animals are in the mustelid family?
A: Other animals in the mustelid family include mink, otter, badger, wolverine, and weasel.
