The badger is considered an iconic species of the British countryside and it has been claimed by shadow ministers that "The government's own figures show it will cost more than it saves...", …

The European badger (Meles meles), also known as the Eurasian badger, is a badger species in the family Mustelidae and suborder Caniformia native to Europe and West Asia and parts of …

Badgers are short, stout, powerful animals that live in underground 'setts' that can extend well over 50 metres long! Members of the mustelid family (which includes pine martens, otters, …

With its characteristic black and white-striped face, grey fur and short furry tail, the badger looks like no other UK mammal. Stocky, powerfully-built creatures, they typically weigh 10–12kg, …

In this post, we put the American Badger vs The European Badger side by side, to compare some of the key similarities and differences that exist between these animals. There are four …

The European badger (Meles meles) is a mustelid native to almost all of Europe. It has a wide range and a large stable population size and is thought to be increasing in some regions. In …

Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws …

The European Badger is a species of badger found in almost everywhere in Europe and parts of Asia. Also known as the Eurasian badger or simply Badger, these mammals are a common …

Badgers are the largest land predator in the UK, their length being 75 – 100 cm, with a tail of approximately 15 cm. They usually weigh between 8 – 12 kg. The heaviest badger recorded in …

What do badgers eat? What sound does a badger make? And do badgers hibernate? Get the lowdown on these iconic stripy-faced mammals with our surprising badger facts! 1. The badger …