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The Mystery of the Missing Martens

from Sierra Club, Aug. 10, 2020

The Mystery of the Missing Martens Sierra Club, Aug. 10, 2020 In the first half of the 20th century, biologists reported that Pacific martens — a medium-size weasel with relatively large ears that give it a kittenish look — were found on the peninsula "from saltwater to timberline." These tiny predators thrive in snow and play a big role in keeping populations of mice and voles in check, especially in winter. But when Betsy Howell, a wildlife biologist, moved to the Olympic Peninsula in 2004, nobody had seen a Pacific marten in over a decade. The last person to spot one was a scientist studying spotted owls. READ MORE

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