Eurasian Badger

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A powerful, nocturnal digger living in extended family setts in woodland banks; signs (diggings, paths) are far more common than sightings.

Identification & best seen

Heavy-bodied, grey with the famous black-and-white striped face; nocturnal.

Habitat & where to see

Woodland, hedgerows and pasture edges with diggable banks.

Fun fact

Badger setts can be centuries old, expanded and reused by generations of the same clan.