European Badger (Meles meles)

European Badger (Meles meles)

* Family: Mustelidae,

* Genus: Meles,

* Species: M. meles,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Mammalia,

* Order: Carnivora,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average lifespan in the wild: Up to 14 years,

* Size: 65-80cm,(25 inches - 31 inches),

* Weight: 8-12 kg,

** 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.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Badger

or http://www.wildlife-web.org.uk/badger/facts/factfile.html

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[Pippisongbird]

What if it wasn't for the telly, I doubt I'd see these cute badgers :)

[GeorgiaWalker]

They clean themselves just like my skunks do. So very cute



[icestripe]

Such interesting animals, I just love them.