pine marten

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.

pine marten

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pine marten¹

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.

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

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

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

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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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