Everything that you need to know about this tree-climbing mustelid
What are the threats to Stone marten populations?
The main threats to stone martens include habitat loss, human persecution, attacks from free-ranging dogs, poaching for fur.
What are typical behaviours that Stone martens exhibit?
Stone martens are typically nocturnal. They are skilled, agile tree climbers but prefer a terrestrial, solitary life. They tend to mark their territory using scat and scent markings.
What does the diet of Stone martens consist of?
Stone martens are omnivores and eat rodents, hares, pikas as well as vegetables, apples, cherries, plums, pears, tomatoes, raspberries, grapes and mountain ash berries.
About the Authors
Yashaswi Rao
is a wildlife biologist passionate about addressing contemporary conservation issues through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. He is an alum of the MSc Wildlife Program at the National Centre for Biological Sciences.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
