Critically endangered pine marten spotted in Suffolk for first time

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 07:24 · Archive

A critically endangered pine marten has been spotted at Benacre National Nature Reserve on the Suffolk coast, in what is believed to be the first live sighting of the species in the county. The elusive mammal was captured on camera.

Both the East Anglian Daily Times and BBC Suffolk reported the sighting as significant, with the Daily Times describing the pine marten as 'extremely rare'. The BBC said the sighting provided a 'real thrill' for those involved in documenting the discovery at the reserve.

Critically endangered pine marten spotted in Suffolk for first time — Image: BBC Suffolk

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'Real thrill' as camera captures rare pine martenThe elusive mammal is believed to have been seen at the Benacre National Nature Reserve.BBC Suffolk · 8 Oct, 06:45
'Extremely rare' animal spotted in the wild for first time at Suffolk nature reserveA critically endangered pine marten has been spotted on the Suffolk coast in what could be the first live sighting of its kind in the county.East Anglian Daily Times · 7 Oct, 16:31

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