Minnesota Martens #2
Special | 9m 14s
The first year's results of a three year study on re-introducing pine martens to Wisconsin
Why are Wisconsin's pine martens failing to thrive? The animal was driven from the state by excessive trapping around the turn of the century. Wisconsin researchers re-introduced pine martens in the late 1970's but it failed to take a foothold; while martens in Minnesota & Michigan are thriving. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett gives you an update on the three year research project to find out.
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In Wisconsin is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Minnesota Martens #2
Special | 9m 14s
Why are Wisconsin's pine martens failing to thrive? The animal was driven from the state by excessive trapping around the turn of the century. Wisconsin researchers re-introduced pine martens in the late 1970's but it failed to take a foothold; while martens in Minnesota & Michigan are thriving. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett gives you an update on the three year research project to find out.
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