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The American marten [1] (Martes americana), also known as the American pine marten, is a species of North American mammal, a member of the family Mustelidae. The species is sometimes referred to as simply the pine marten. The name "pine marten" is derived from the common name of the distinct Eurasian species, Martes martes.
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. [1] It is less commonly also known as baum marten [2] or sweet marten. [3]
Aestivation (Latin: aestas (summer); also spelled estivation in American English) is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions. [ 1 ]
An American marten was captured July 2022 in this camera trap set by Northland College researchers on Madeline Island. It was the first confirmed sighting of the species on the island in more than ...
Hidden camera footage has revealed that pine martens are successfully breeding in New Forest, in the south of England. This video shows the rare and protected creatures scurrying around in an area ...
Bats that roost in trees in summer: Silver-haired bat ( Lasionycteris noctivagans ) — uncommon; usually seen near water; [ 3 ] listed as a Connecticut species of special concern [ 9 ] Red bat ( Lasiurus borealis ) — usually found at lower elevations; [ 3 ] seldom seen and listed as a Connecticut species of special concern [ 9 ]
Martens are solitary animals, meeting only to breed in late spring or early summer. Litters of up to five blind and nearly hairless kits are born in early spring. They are weaned after around two months, and leave the mother to fend for themselves at about three to four months of age. [8] They are omnivorous. [9]
Wear gloves when reaching into weeds, bushes or pine straw. Keep a much closer watch on nosy dogs who might poke their snouts into spots where copperheads like to rest. If you see one, leave it alone.