Summary
Pine martens, a type of small mammal, were released in Exmoor National Park for the first time in 100 years. This introduction involved nine females and ten males from Scotland, and the project aims to help restore the ecosystem.
Key Facts
- Pine martens were released in Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century.
- A total of 19 pine martens were brought from Scotland and secretly released on Exmoor.
- Each pine marten has a radio collar for researchers to track them for six to nine months.
- The release was organized by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project.
- Pine martens are native to Britain and about the size of a house cat.
- Their reintroduction aims to restore the natural balance in woodland ecosystems.
- Pine martens can help control invasive species like grey squirrels.
- They were transported in a special vehicle over 500 miles from Scotland.
