Pennsylvania considers boosting its forests' biodiversity — and cuteness — with reintroduction of the American marten

The American marten — a small, mink-like creature once common in Pennsylvania’s forests — is no longer found in the state, thanks to overhunting and deforestation more than a century ago. But, the state Game Commission is holding open houses as it considers bringing back the member of the mustelid family.

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