Rare pine martens return to New Forest after decades absence and are thriving (UK) 4/May/2024

Rare pine martens are now present across the New Forest and successfully breeding after an absence of decades.

The news comes after a three year study into the rare creatures, a cat-sized member of the weasel family.

Conservationists placed 30 hidden cameras in 11 different parts of the New Forest to observe how these protected animals are returning to the area.

Some good news for a change on the wildlife front.

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