{"id":767252,"date":"2026-09-11T12:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/767252\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T12:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:40:12","slug":"six-rescued-pine-martens-released-into-scottish-wilderness-for-second-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/767252\/","title":{"rendered":"Six rescued pine martens released into Scottish wilderness for ‘second chance’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Six rescued pine martens have been released into the Scottish wilderness for a \u201csecond chance at life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Three kits, Oak, Spruce and Aspen,\u00a0had come into the care of the Scottish SPCA at the start of May after their mother passed away.<\/p>\n

They were later joined by three older pine martens \u2013 Hazel, Cedar and Apple \u2013 in the centre\u2019s large outdoor enclosure as they were prepared for release.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"TheSSPCAThe pine marten\u2019s lived in a pen before release SSPCA<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, they were all released back into the wild.<\/p>\n

Sean Meechan, wildlife operations lead at the Scottish SPCA, said: \u201cA massive amount of effort and commitment went into the care of these six pine martens, especially into rearing the three kits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team worked round the clock to ensure they were frequently fed and looked after, with our main aim being to build up their strength, rehabilitate them and prepare them for a life back in the wild.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"TheSSPCAThe young pine marten\u2019s after the death of their mother SSPCA<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted that now, after four months with us, they have all now progressed to their next chapter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Scottish SPCA\u2019s National Wildlife Rescue Centre helps to care for over 10,000 wild animals each year, from pine martens to seals to swans<\/p>\n

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