froggyfagan
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Positive I.D.
Can anyone give me an accurate identification on this little chap ?
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fish
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pine martin
The European Pine Marten (Martes martes), or Pineten, is an animal in the weasel family, native to Northern Europe. It is about the size of a domestic cat. Its body is up to 53 cm in length (21 inches), and its bushy tail can be 25 cm (10 inches). Males are slightly larger than females; on average a marten weighs around 1.5 kg (3.5 lb). Their fur is usually light to dark brown and grows longer and silkier during the winter months. They have a cream to yellow colored "bib" marking on their throats.
In the United Kingdom, European Pine Martens and their dens are offered full protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) and the Environmental Protection Act.
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froggyfagan
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Here's another shot of the same,are you certain it's a pine martin Fish ?
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wabbiter
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i agree with fish, definately a pine martin   ....mack
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froggyfagan
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Ever heard of a "Fouine",it's a French word I don't know the English equivelant,I thought it was perhaps that,the 'bib' looks a bit small for a pine martin
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froggyfagan
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 Sorry it's just the opposite,the fuine has a bib that descends as far as the front legs
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hare basher
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WAT DID IT TASTE LIKE LOL
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froggyfagan
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 Dunno,have to ask the dog,he caught it
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fish
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deffo a pine martin,wether a european one or a siberian one i dont know,aparent ly the pelt is far superior to mink and was one of the most expensive furs,might make a nice davey crocket hat!
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