The European pine marten (Martes martes), also known as the pine marten, is a mustelid native to and widespread in most of Europe, Asia Minor, the Caucasus and parts of Iran, Iraq and Syria. It is listed as 'Least Concern' on the IUCN Red List.

This specimen is photographed in northern Scania, the southernmost part of Sweden. The photograph is taken at night time with head lights from both back and front. Photo by Brutus Östling. Visit www.fotoresor.nu to learn more about wildlife photography including exciting travel.

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