Quick Badger facts
1. Badgers are built for excavationBroad forefeet and long claws allow them to move large amounts of soil.
2. European badgers can live in extensive settsSome underground systems contain many entrances and may be used by generations.
3. Their diet is highly flexibleDepending on species and location, badgers eat insects, worms, small vertebrates, fruit and roots.
4. They have a strong sense of smellScent is important for finding food and communicating with other badgers.
5. Badgers are members of the mustelid familyThey are related to otters, weasels and wolverines.
6. Thick skin and strong bodies help in defenseTheir low center of gravity can make them difficult for predators to handle.
7. Social organization varies by speciesSome badgers are relatively solitary, while European badgers can live in groups.
8. They can dramatically alter soil structureDigging aerates ground and creates shelter opportunities for other organisms.
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Why badger are fascinating
Badgers are powerful digging mammals with strong claws, compact bodies and an underground lifestyle. Looking at these traits together reveals how the animal solves the everyday challenges of feeding, movement, communication, reproduction and survival.
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