Badger - Wikipedia
WEBBadger. Badgers are short-legged omnivores in the family Mustelidae (which also includes the otters, wolverines, martens, minks, polecats, weasels, and ferrets ). Badgers are a polyphyletic rather than a natural taxonomic grouping, being united by their squat bodies and adaptions for fossorial activity.
Badger | Nocturnal, Burrowing Mammal | Britannica
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Badger, common name for any of several stout carnivores, most of them members of the weasel family (Mustelidae), that are found in various parts of the world and are known for their burrowing ability. The species differ in size, habitat, and coloration, but all are nocturnal and possess anal scent.
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American badger, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBPhoto Ark. American badger. Common Name: American badgers. Scientific Name: Taxidea taxus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Sete (pronounced seet) Average Life Span In The Wild: 4 to...
American badger - Wikipedia
WEBThe American badger ( Taxidea taxus) [n 1] is a North American badger similar in appearance to the European badger, although not closely related. It is found in the western, central, and northeastern United States, northern Mexico, and south-central Canada to certain areas of southwestern British Columbia.
Facts About Badgers | Live Science
WEBOct 8, 2015 · Badgers are small mammals with flat, wedge-shaped bodies, broad feet with long claws and coarse hair that can be black, brown, gold or white. They are related to ferrets, minks, otters, weasels...
Badger - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBBy. Animals Network Team. The Badger comprises a group of short, stout mammals in the Mustelidae family. Other members in the Mustelidae family, also known simply as mustelids, include otters, weasels, wolverines, ferrets, stoats, martens, minks, and more.
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American Badger Facts, Pictures & In-Depth Information
WEBNov 5, 2020 · The American badger is a medium-sized, stocky mammal with grizzled grey-brown fur and characteristic black and white stripes on its face. It is a relatively common predator in grassland areas of North America. The species lives in burrows and preys on a variety of small animals. American badger in Seeksadee National Wildlife Refuge, …
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WEBBadgers are opportunistic carnivores and will eat almost anything under the size of a woodchuck (groundhog). Badgers are especially adept at capturing burrowing mammals such as woodchucks, ground squirrels, and gophers. Other food items include voles, mice, ground-nesting birds, insects, and carrion.
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