The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be introducing the American Pine Marten into PA.
MORE ABOUT THE AMERICAN PINE MARTEN Martes americana
American martens are small and agile members of the weasel family. With their sharp and semi-retractable claws, they easily climb trees and jump from branch to branch. Strong scent glands are used to mark trails through the treetops and territories on land. Martens are opportunistic feeders and typically forage on the ground. Their diet varies seasonally, and usually includes small mammals, such as red squirrels, red-backed voles, meadow mice, white-footed mice, snowshoe hares, and marmots. Depending on availability, as well as the season, martens will eat birds, eggs, insects, berries, beechnuts, and carrion. Martens are very curious, and actively investigate every crevice, log, or stump in search of food. They are active throughout the year and are well-adapted for life in a cold and snowy environment. During winter, martens have thick, dark brown fur and an orange throat patch. Their summer coat is lighter in color and texture. Broad feet and fur-covered soles enable martens to travel on top of deep snow, but they often tunnel under the snow in search of prey. Martens prefer mature coniferous or mixed-wood forests.
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