Badger Interesting facts to know about this small mammal

Interesting facts to know about this small mammal

Badgers are small, short-legged omnivores in the weasel family.

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National Badger Day is celebrated annually on October 6.

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They live in underground burrows called setts and are found across the UK and North America.

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Badgers contribute to soil health and habitat diversity in ecosystems.

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American badgers are nocturnal, mainly feeding on rodents, while European badgers are omnivorous.

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The word “badger” comes from the 16th-century term “bageard,” referring to the white mark on their forehead.

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Badgers live in groups called a cete or clan, except for the solitary American badger.

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They mainly eat earthworms, insects, small mammals, and fruits; honey badgers consume larger prey, including snakes.

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Badgers typically don’t hibernate but may sleep for a few days or weeks in winter.

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The badger is the state animal of Wisconsin (USA), and the dachshund breed was created to hunt them.

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Interesting facts to know about this small mammal

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Badger

Badger

Badgers are small, short-legged omnivores in the weasel family.

National Badger Day is celebrated annually on October 6.

They live in underground burrows called setts and are found across the UK and North America.

Badgers contribute to soil health and habitat diversity in ecosystems.

American badgers are nocturnal, mainly feeding on rodents, while European badgers are omnivorous.

The word “badger” comes from the 16th-century term “bageard,” referring to the white mark on their forehead.

Badgers live in groups called a cete or clan, except for the solitary American badger.

They mainly eat earthworms, insects, small mammals, and fruits; honey badgers consume larger prey, including snakes.

Badgers typically don’t hibernate but may sleep for a few days or weeks in winter.

The badger is the state animal of Wisconsin (USA), and the dachshund breed was created to hunt them.

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