Pine martens

Because they originated in Northern Europe, the pine martens are also known as "European pine martens" and "European martens."

Only martens have claws that can partially retract. Because of this, they may live more arboreal lifestyles like sprinting or climbing on tree branches, however they can also run very quickly on the ground. They are most active around dusk and at night. They have keen teeth designed for devouring tiny animals, birds, insects, frogs, and carrion, as well as small, rounded ears that are very sensitive. In addition, they have been observed eating nuts, honey, berries, and bird eggs. The territorial European pine marten marks its home zone with excrement. Its scat is twisted and black. The pine marten consumes fruits, small mammals, carrion, birds, insects, and other animals.

They have a noticeable cream patch on their neck, which stands out against their dark body. Pine martens exhibit sexual dimorphism, with males being bigger than females in size.

Pine martens are opportunistic feeders that can consume insects, fruits, seeds, and berries in addition to small animals, birds, and their eggs. Voles, squirrels, and rabbits are their most typical prey among animals.