Newfoundland Pine Marten

The Endangered genetically distinct subspecies of the American Marten.
Newfoundland Pine Marten Info:
The Newfoundland Pine Marten (Martes americana atrata) is a genetically distinct subspecies of the American Marten (Martes americana) found only on the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The Newfoundland Pine Marten is similar in appearance to its continental cousin, but is slightly larger, with darker fur. The Newfoundland subspecies is also observed to inhabit a wider range of forest types than its mainland counterparts. The Newfoundland Pine Marten is currently found in suitable pockets of mature forest habitat, on the west coast of Newfoundland and in and around Terra Nova National Park.
The Newfoundland Marten is considered to be endangered and is protected in Canada under the Species at Risk Act (SARA), the Canada National Parks Act, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Endangered Species Act. The animal was first designated as Threatened in 1986, and was redesignated as Endangered in 1996 and 2000, with an estimated population of 300. The current population of the species is estimated at between approximately 400 and 850 animals, as of April 2007. COSEWIC re-evaluated the species in April 2007, and changed the designation to Threatened.
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[@Supercub1974]

What part of the island was this??? Thats amazing video.

[@manuelpacheco5394]

I saw my first one at Yosemite National Park. It curiously walked up to me.

[@unwinsis]

What a gorgeous animal. Looks so cute and cuddly, but something tells me you don't want to try and pet it.

[@Wonkabar007]

Great video! very fine looking animal and amazing how close he gets to you.

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

cute weasel

[@EconoChallenge]

I am just sitting here going wow. WOW ... Ah WoW! Nice job. I still have not seen one of these myself.

[@Bertnahhaha]

Wow! I just realized that I know NOTHING about the pine martin, other than what it looks like, and I've lived here in the province all of my 21 years! They're so cute!

[@NovaKingArts]

theres only 500 of them left on newfoundland

[@paygecallaghan5282]

My class is entering a video contest to help raise awareness for National Parks, and we were wondering if we could have permission to use this video? Thanks

[@hermanmarie333]

Neat!

[@TheCharleecrat]

throw him a big ole piece of fried chicken, he would be so happy

[@CSIS25]

Any idea if there is any program or people trying to help the Newfoundland Pine Marten from becoming extinction ?

[@hodge1970ify]

first time I seen one there not around here!