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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

‘Historic moment’ as reintroduced pine martens welcome first babies

  • Pine martens reintroduced to Dartmoor have successfully bred, marking the first time the species has reproduced in the South West of England in over a century.
  • Camera-trap footage confirmed the presence of young kits, with films showing them exploring their new Devon habitat.
  • This breeding success follows the release of 15 pine martens in autumn 2024 as part of a broader conservation effort to restore the species to the region.
  • Conservationists involved in the Two Moors Pine Marten Project expressed their excitement, calling it a "historic moment" for nature's recovery.
  • The project anticipates gradual population growth and plans a further release of pine martens in Exmoor this autumn.

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