Within the animal kingdom, pine martens are members of the Mustelidae family. The family Mustelidae, commonly referred to as the weasel family, is made up of a diverse range of creatures, including otters, badgers, ferrets, and wolverines.
The characteristics of Mustelidae include their bushy tails, short legs, and long, slender bodies. Their razor-sharp claws and teeth are another characteristic. Being carnivores, mustelidae primarily eat small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
The family Mustelidae comprises more than 70 species worldwide. Native to North America, Asia, and Europe are pine martens. Being arboreal, these creatures spend the majority of their lives in trees. Like other nocturnal animals, pine martens are mostly active at night.