Pine Marten attack!

[Bobbie Ireland]

Whoa! No one seems to say where this little guy came from - they are usually shy and retiring critters, so one would wonder. Are there pine martens in North America? I have only once caught a brief glimpse here.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2013/03/11/pine-marten-bites-swiss-soccer-star-video/

[Paul Hamilton]

There is an American relative of the Eurasian Martin, the American Martin, Martes americana.  It's not a good idea to pick them up by hand, either.

Paul

[dale]

Better use has never been made of that theme from the Benny Hill show.
That said, where the devil did that critter come from??

[marytyson]

I, too, recognized the music!  It's "Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph, from 1958.  Been used for funny chases ever since.

Mary