Meet the marten: Forest hunter named June's endangered species of the month

A forest predator known for hunting in packs and navigating rugged mountain terrain has been named South Korea’s endangered wildlife species of the month for June, the Ministry of Energy, Climate and Environment said Tuesday.

Known in Korea as "dambi," the marten is a Class II endangered mammal recognizable by its dark brown coat and distinctive yellow neck fur.

The species is found in forested areas across much of the Korean Peninsula, though it is absent from Jeju Island and some outlying isla ...