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19 Pine Martens Released to Boost Exmoor Biodiversity

10/8/2025

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  • The Two Moors Pine Marten Project released nineteen pine martens into Exmoor National Park after Dartmoor’s release.
  • They were sourced from the Scottish Highlands and transported 500 miles in a temperature-controlled vehicle.
  • Each animal wears a radio collar for six to nine months.
  • Conservationists aim to restore ecosystems and biodiversity, noting pine martens as keystone species.