- A weasel-like carnivore found in Northern Europe
- They have slender bodies with a pointed face, short legs, large paws with partially retractable claws, rounded ears, bushy tails, and soft thick coats
- Their bodies are up to 53 cm (21 in) in length
- The fur varies from yellowish to dark brown. They have a cream- to yellow-coloured marking on their throats
- They have fur on the soles of their feet to keep them warm during winter and to create a snowshoe effect
- Their habitats are usually well-wooded areas
- They prefer to use sites above the ground and have excellent climbing skills
- European pine martens usually make their own dens in hollow trees or scrub-covered fields
- Pine martens are largely nocturnal
- Martens prefer to live alone. When adult martens run into each other they will often growl and show their teeth.
- They eat small mammals, birds, insects, frogs, berries, birds’ eggs, nuts, and honey
- Expected lifespan is 8-10 years
