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Pine martens are roaming around Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century.

Nine females and 10 males from Scottish Highlands populations were introduced at secret locations on Exmoor by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project over three weeks last month.

Each pine marten has been fitted with a radio collar so researchers can follow their fortunes over the next six to nine months.

Devon Wildlife Trust's Tracey Hamston, who leads the project, says the animals were "once a key part of our thriving woodland wildlife, so it's good that they are back where they belong" - she's been speaking to 麻豆社 Radio Devon's Caroline Densley.