The average lifespan of a pine marten in the wild is 10 years, but in captivity, they can live up to 17 years, averaging 15.
The average lifespan of a pine marten in the wild is 10 years, but in captivity, they can live up to 17 years. The average lifespan of a captive pine marten is 15 years.
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• Sources | (Grzimek, 1990; Mead, 1994; Schwanz, 2000; Stroganov, 1969)
