European Pine Marten

Martes martes

Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct

Once one of Britain’s most common mammal species, European Pine Marten numbers have depleted significantly and by the early 1900’s could only be found in a small number of remote areas across the UK. Following conservation efforts, numbers are increasing and populations are expanding within specific areas of the UK including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as in the Republic of Ireland.

Native Range →	Across Europe and Mediterranean
Natural Habitat →	Deciduous and coniferous woodlands
Diet →	Voles, mice, squirrels, eggs, amphibians, berries, fruit and insects
Life Expectancy →	8-10 years in the wild. Up to 18 years in zoos
Breeding →	2-5 litter from an 8 month gestation period
Group Name →	Unknown
Active Hours →	Dusk and night time
Threats →	Loss of habitat, hunting