The annual cycle of stone marten

The martens cycle over the year

Marten in summer

The annual cycle of the marten begins right here: In summer. Because from the end of July to the beginning of September it is Mating season. At that time, especially male martens are particularly active and leave their territory. In the summer, motorists complain of an unusually high number of marten damage, because this is where “new” martens meet other territories, smell the smell of their rivals and become aggressive. This behavior has cost many a hose their life.

Marten in autumn

After the marten has mated, nothing happens at first. It does not get any thicker, because it is not really pregnant: The fertilized egg goes into a so-called dormancy - for seven months. During this time the egg cell rests in the uterus.

Marten in winter

Martens do not hibernate and have to take care of their food even in winter. Often are therefore in winter

Marten tracks in the snow to find. However, the activity decreases in winter, on the one hand to save energy and on the other hand because there are no strenuous things like looking for a pair. However, now, 7 months after copulation, the one-month pregnancy of the marten-capable begins.

Marten in spring

So there will be three to four in March Marten boy on the world. They are dependent on their mother for six months!

Closed season for martens

As is well known, animals may neither be hunted nor caught and least of all killed during their closed season. One of the reasons for this is that their cubs should not starve to death if the mother is harmed. the Closed season for martens depends on the state, but is usually between the beginning of March and mid-October.