Beech marten

The stone marten is a small, adaptable carnivore found across Europe and Central Asia, with a few now living wild in North America. Unlike its forest-loving cousin the pine marten, it thrives in both wooded areas and open landscapes. Its pale chest patch helps distinguish it from other martens.

• Often lives near humans, sometimes nesting in attics or barns.
• Smaller and more versatile than the European pine marten.
• Protected in many areas due to its stable population.