Adorable ferret-sized martens are rebounding in California

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Highly valued for their fur, martens were almost hunted to extinction in the late 20th century. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. It's understandable if you've never heard of the coastal marten. These secretive--but adorable--woodland carnivores nearly went extinct . Fortunately, these ferret-sized mammals are making a slow recovery in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.