In the wild, pine martens may mate in their first summer at 14 months of age, but in captivity most males don't breed until 27 months old.
Tag: Pine Marten
The pine marten is a small, omnivorous mustelid native to the continental Eurasian area and found in forest habitats. As a nocturnal, arboreal mammal, this creature is a skilled treetop hunter and adept climber with many physical adaptations that help it scale tree and is mostly active during the night and at dusk.
Pine Marten
In highly seasonal habitats, the size of the pine marten's home range changes seasonally, shrinking up to 54% during the colder seasons as martens cover less distance at night.
Pine Marten
Pine martens are skillful treetop hunters and adept climbers with many physical adaptations, such as a long tail and powerful forelimbs, fit for their arboreal, acrobatic lifestyle.