The pine marten was once abundant throughout most of Central and Northern Europe, but is now almost extinct. The pine marten of European and Central Asian forests is also called baum marten and sweet marten. They are usually found in wooded areas where they can nest in hollow trees, and old animal homes.
The pine martens are most active from dusk to night. They are also treetop hunters that can race skillfully along branches. They have sharp claws that enable them to climb and run on branches. They run fast on the ground as well. They have small, rounded, highly sensitive ears. Squirrels make a large portion of the diet of a pine marten. Their teeth are sharp and are adapted for eating small mammals, birds, insects, frogs, and carrion. They also feast on seasonally available produce such as autumn fruits and berries, but they favour animal food.
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