pine marten

American  

noun

1. a marten, Martes martes, of Europe and western Asia.

2. Also called American marten.  a marten, Martes americana, inhabiting forests of the U.S. and Canada.

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pine marten British  

noun

1. a marten, Martes martes, of N European and Asian coniferous woods, having dark brown fur with a creamy-yellow patch on the throat See also sweet marten

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Etymology

Origin of pine marten

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

Their plans include bringing in large herbivores including ponies, hardy cattle and eventually even bison to graze the land naturally, and there are hopes pine martens, beavers and golden eagles could recolonise the landscape.

From BBC

As well as working with police, Henry also helps conservationists with "ecological monitoring", including for pine martens, hedgehogs, otters and water voles.

From BBC

Each pine marten has been fitted with a radio collar so researchers can follow their fortunes over the next six to nine months.

From BBC

A team from France has found antibodies to the virus in badgers and their cousins, pine martens.

From Science Magazine

Pine marten researchers Johnny Birks and John Martin are trying to establish if pine martens can thrive in productive timber forests.

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