Badgers - The American Badger, Other Species Of Badgers
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Badgers are eight species of robust, burrowing carnivores in the subfamily Melinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, mink, marten, otters, and skunks. There are eight species of badgers, distributed among six genera.
Badgers have a strong, sturdy body, with short, powerful, strong-clawed legs, and a short tail. The head is slender and triangular-shaped. The fur of badgers is largely composed of long, stiff, rather thin guard hairs, with relatively little underfur. Badgers are fossorial animals, meaning they are enthusiastic diggers, often constructing substantial den-complexes, usually in sandy ground. Badgers are generally crepuscular, being active at dusk, night, and dawn. Badgers are strong, tough animals, and can readily defend themselves against all but the largest predators.
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The American or prairie badger (Taxidea taxus) is widespread in the prairies and savannas of western North America. The American badger is a stout-bodied and stubby-tailed animal. It has strong front legs armed with long, sturdy claws useful for digging and shorterclawed hind legs. The primary color of the fur is grayish to brownish-red, with a black or dark-brown snout and feet, and bright white …
The natural range of the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) extends south of the tundra throughout most of Europe, Russia, Mongolia, Tibet, China, and Japan. The Eurasian badger is primarily a species of forests and thick scrub, although it also occurs in relatively disturbed habitats, such as parks. The Eurasian badger can reach a length of 3 ft (1 m) and a weight of 35 lb (16 kg). It has pronounced w…
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