Question

Pine martens, a type of weasel, are a native predator of squirrels in Europe. Red squirrels have evolved adaptations against pine martens, but eastern gray squirrels lack such adaptations. Efforts to increase the population of pine martens in the forest most likely began in . _____ a.1985 b.2010 c.2000 d.1975

Answer 1

Correct Answer is option b) 2010.

Pine martens are extremely rare in England and considered almost extinct.

A pine martens scat found at Kid land Forest in Northumberland in June 2010 may represent either a recolonization from Scotland or a relict population that has escaped notice previously.

There have been numerous reported sightings of pine martens in Cumbria, however, it was not until 2011 that concrete proof – some scat was established.