Is a marten a solitary animal?
The marten is a solitary animal. Adults will maintain living areas—called home ranges—by keeping out other members of the same sex while tolerating members of the opposite sex. Males and females spend time together only during the mating season.
Do Martens make good pets?
No, martens do not make good pets. They are wild animals, and in most places it is illegal to own one as a pet. In a zoological setting, these little predators do not require excessive space, but they do need plenty of mental stimulation.
Can Martens be raised on fur farms?
Efforts have been made to raise martens on fur farms, as has been done successfully for foxes, mink, lynx, and a few other species. Martens are difficult to raise and so far little success has been achieved.
Do marten have any predators?
Males are probably not capable of breeding until their second year either. Marten have few natural enemies, but other mammalian predators, as well as hawks and owls, have been recorded as preying upon an unwary marten. Marten populations are probably limited by the amount of food available.