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beech marten

The Stone Marten

February 28, 2023February 2, 2023 by clive
The beech marten (Martes foina), also known as the stone marten

The Stone Marten (also known as Beech marten) is a mammal of the Mustelidae family, it is around 12cms high at the shoulder with a long slim body of between 40 to 55cms with the bushy tail adding another 22 to 30cms. The main colouring is brown with the legs a darker shade and the … Read more

Categories Mammals of Spain, Wildlife Tags beech marten, Mammals of Spain 2 Comments
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