About the badger
Badgers are one of our most beloved mammals and, with their black-and-white fur, one of the most distinctive. They are high on most wildlife photographers’ wish lists.
• Location These mammals are widespread across the UK and Ireland, with the exception of high altitudes, low-lying land subject to frequent flooding and most, but not all, large urban areas.
• Size The average size of an adult badger is 90cm from head to tail. They weigh 10-12kg, with males larger than females.
• Setts Badger setts are extensive underground systems of tunnels and chambers, with multiple entrances. Large spoil heaps of discarded bedding can be found outside setts.
• Diet Earthworms, large insects, small mammals, cereals, fruits, and occasionally birds and frogs form the basic diet of badgers.…
