When are martens active?
Martens are nocturnal. The exact time at which they leave their shelter varies from animal to animal - just like us humans, there are early risers and late risers. Some martens are already on their way at dusk, while others only set off when it is very dark.
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What time of the year are martens particularly active?
In the summer, many car owners complain about bitten cables in the engine compartment - this is no coincidence: The Mating season of the martens extends from the beginning of July to the beginning of September and at this time the males are also particularly aggressive and react violently to the presence of competitors, e.g. B. in the warm engine compartment. In April / June, however, you can be clumsy Marten boys hear their first steps.
Where can you find martens?
In our country, martens usually mean two types: The stone marten, also called house marten, and the pine marten. While the house marten, as its name suggests, likes to stay near houses, the pine marten prefers forests and meadows and is rarely seen near people. Stone marten, on the other hand, love to revive
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Also in Winters are martens active as they do not Hibernation keep. However, they reduce their activities to save energy.