Badger
Sister badgers Poppy and Lavender can sometimes be seen in their dens snuggling in what keepers endearingly call a “badger stack.” They might be exploring their habitat or digging holes to find or hide their enrichment for later.
Badgers are the excavating members of the weasel family. They dig to find prey, escape danger, and survive winter temperatures. Because of their body shape, dens are dug considerably wider than high.
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Large claws
and powerful shoulders
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Badgers have claws that can be almost two inches long. These claws, along with their strong shoulders, allow badgers to dig and hunt for prey. Badgers will spend most of their day burrowing for food. |
Badger burrows can reach depths of up to 3 meters and may consist of tunnels extending up to 10 meters in length. They are so plentiful within a badger's home range that an individual may not use the same burrow more than once a month. These extensive burrows can serve as homes for other species and contribute to improved soil quality. |