European pine marten

The pine marten is a sleek, tree-loving member of the weasel family. It makes its home across Europe and parts of the Middle East, darting through forests with acrobatic ease. Its rich brown fur and bushy tail help it blend into the woodland shadows.

• Pine martens can leap between tree branches like furry trapeze artists.
• Their range stretches from Spain all the way to western Asia.
• They're sometimes called 'sweet martens' in old folk names.