Martens stamp catalogue

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Martens are predators from the subfamily Guloninae (true martens) and includes the genera Eira (tayra), Gulo (wolverine), Martes (martens) and Pekania (fish marten). There are 11 species. In the Netherlands and Belgium we find the pine marten and the stone marten. More

Martens are predators from the subfamily Guloninae. There are 11 species, which live in Europe, Asia and America. The related tayra (Eira barbara) and the wolverine (Gulo gulo) are also considered martens, as is the fish marten (Pekania pennanti). The pine marten and the stone marten are found in the Netherlands and Belgium. They live in wooded areas. They are good climbers. The martens mainly eat small mammals and birds, but other animals are also eaten. They also eat fruit and nuts. Sometimes they eat chickens. They were therefore persecuted, also for their skin. The sable marten in particular was shot for fur production. Nowadays, the martens are better protected and their distribution area is increasing again. The relationship with humans can be found on many stamps.

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152

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Animals (1935)