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This is a fact file of
the Badger, with
links to other more detailed Badger
pages. You
could also see the Badger books
pages to learn
more about badgers.
| Common
Name |
European
Badger |
| Scientific
Name |
Meles
Meles |
| Life
Span |
Up
to 14 years |
| Body
Length |
65-80cm,
(25 inches - 31
inches) |
| Weight |
8-12
kg |
| Physical
Description |
Eurasian
badgers are
easily recognisable by the conspicuous black and
white stripes running from the nose to the shoulders. They are stocky
animals with short black legs and silvery grey backs. |
| Diet |
Badgers feed on
earthworms, frogs,
rodents,
birds, eggs, lizards, insects, bulbs, seeds and berries.
More Info The Badgers Diet |
| Behavior |
Badgers
are
nocturnal and emerge from their setts at dusk.
They live in family groups, of up to 12 individuals.
Badgers
live in
underground burrows called setts which consist of
several chambers, passages and entrances and are used by successive
generations of badgers. |
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