Martes foina  Erxleben 1777

Life-size model

Zoological classification

Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Mustelidae

Habitat

Beech martens prefer open deciduous forest and rock outcroppings in mountainous habitats. They can be found at elevations up to 4,000 m during summer months. They prefer open landscapes, being less dependent on forested habitats than other Martes species. Martes foina is frequently found living near human habitation, where they may den in buildings. Natural den sites include abandoned burrows, hollow trees, and rocky crevices.

Sources

Martes foina occurs throughout much of Europe and central Asia. They are found as far north as Denmark, west to Spain, south into Italy, including the islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Corfu, and east to Mongolia and the Himalayas.
A population of beech martens is now established in Wisconsin, United States, as a result of the pet trade.

Description of the model:

The model was made by Susanne Klein.

The cast is produced using high quality epoxy resin, reinforced with glassfibres. Eyes are made of glass.
The models were coloured using UV-resistant acrylic paint and varnish. Modelmaker: Susanne Henssen

Price:

924,00 €

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Reference for the text:

GCT-SECEM, G. 2004. "Ressourcen, raumliche und soziale Organisation" (On-line). Martes foina. Accessed February 07, 2004 at http://webs.ono.com/usr033/meles/garduna.htm.

Grizimek, B. 1990. Martes foina. Pp. 411-412,416,442 in B. Grizimek, ed. Grizimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals, Vol. 3, 6th Edition. Boston, USA: McGraw-Hill.

Virgos, E., F. Garcia. 2002. Patch occupancy by stone martens Martes foina in fragmented landcapes of central Spain: the role of fragment size, isolation and habitat structure. Acta Oecologica - International Journal of Ecology, 23(4): 231-237.

Wild Natures, K. 2003. "Wild Natures-Beech Marten (Martes foina)" (On-line). Accessed February 07, 2004 at http://www.wild-natures.com/martes_foina.html.