The marten is a slender-bodied animal with short legs, and a bushy, cylindrical tail that is 14.6-23 cm (5.7-9.1 in) in length. The head is triangular with a short muzzle and conspicuous, rounded ears ...

Martens, once primarily associated with rural areas, are becoming more adventurous in cities in search of shelter and food.

Stealthy, cat-sized forest carnivores in the weasel family, coastal martens — aka Humboldt martens — are so rare that they were thought extinct until rediscovered in 1996. Now, due to extensive ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions The only recent evidence for pine martens existing in Wales is sightings by members of the public. The Scottish population appears to be faring relatively ...