Pine marten spotted in Worthing garden, first confirmed sighting in the region in a century
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Sam Dixon-French, Nathan Bevan
Summary
A pine marten, a native species not seen in the region for 100 years, was spotted in a Worthing garden. The sighting was confirmed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust based on the animal's distinctive cream-coloured chest marking. Pine martens were once common but declined due to hunting and habitat loss, and their slow breeding makes this sighting particularly significant for conservation efforts.
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bskyPine marten spotted in Worthing garden, first confirmed sighting in the region in a centurybbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 2 pulledThey're also really slow breeders, which makes this a really beautiful and special thing to see
the native species, which are related to weasels, were once common but declined during the 18th and 19th Century due to hunting and the loss of vital woodland habitats
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