table of contents
- Common species
- Size & weight of the pine marten
- Size & weight of the stone marten
- frequently asked Questions
The marten family (Mustelidae) occurs almost all over the world. Most species become active at dusk. But what size and weight do the carnivorous martens reach?
In a nutshell
- The marten family includes over 60 species, eight of them are so-called real martens
- the stone marten is larger than the pine marten
- Stone marten seek to be close to people, while pine marten prefer the silence of the forest
Common species
The Mustelidae includes sixty different species that occur all over the world with the exception of Australia and Antarctica. The long body and short limbs are typical of most species. Two types are particularly common in Germany:
- the pine marten
- the stone marten
Beech martens seek to be close to people and often cause damage to houses or vehicles. In contrast, the pine marten is shy and prefers to stay in the forest.
Size & weight of the pine marten
The pine marten is the smaller animal. It is noticeable
dark furthat is sometimes reddish. Typically, the rodents have a yellow-brown spot on their necks. Including the tail, the martens reach a size of 60 to 80 cm. These weigh between 0.8 and 1.8 kilograms. The males in this species are larger and heavier than the females.Size & weight of the stone marten
The stone marten is the animal friend who likes to hang around in the vicinity of people. Stone marten can get into the attic or destroy a car's cables. The fur is gray-brown and has a white spot that begins on the marten's jaws and extends to the paws. At 65 - 85 cm, the stone marten is slightly larger than the pine marten. In addition, the specimens of this species weigh between 1.1 and 2.3 kilograms. The size of the males once again exceeded that of the females.
frequently asked Questions
The rodents feed mainly on meat. Small mammals, eggs and birds are on the menu. In addition, the animals occasionally eat fruit and berries.
The family includes over 60 species. These include weasels, badgers and otters. In common parlance, the "real marten" (Martes) usually fall under this term. This includes eight different types.
In autumn, the clever animals prepare for winter. Since there is less food, they cannot hunt. Most of the time, the rodents look for a warm retreat where they can spend their time in winter.
