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There are a few dangers
that the badger faces.
One
of the most serious threats that badgers face comes from human
beings. Badgers have long been persecuted as a means of controlling
them. Historically badgers have been trapped and snared and more
recently they are being shot, gassed and poisoned.
Badgers are persecuted by humans due to the supposed risk they pose to
cattle from transporting TB, and for damage that they can cause to both
crops and recreational facilities like golf courses.
The other main threat from humans that badgers face is cars and trains.
Some estimates suggest that as much as 45% of USA badgers die on the
roads. Sometimes, badgers tunnels are built under main roads, but they
are extremely expensive and rare.
Due
to their size, badgers face very little
threat from predation. The only chance of another animal eating a
badger, is if it is already dead. A fox may catch a badger if the
badger is very ill and weak.
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