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It is a ‘historic moment’ for conservation efforts

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Pine martens reintroduced to Dartmoor have successfully bred, with camera-trap footage confirming the presence of young kits scampering through the woodland.

This marks a significant milestone for conservation efforts, as it is the first time the species has bred in the South West of England in over a century.