Pine Marten

kuna zlatica · Martes martes

mammalcommon

An agile, tree-climbing predator of old forests, recognised by the golden bib on its chest. Quick and elusive in the canopy.

Identification & best seen

Cat-sized, chestnut-brown with a creamy-orange throat patch and bushy tail.

Habitat & where to see

Mature coniferous and mixed forests.

Fun fact

It is one of the few predators agile enough to chase squirrels through the treetops.