Mammal
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Size
56–90 cmAbout the size of a medium dog
Weight
7–13 kgAbout the weight of two house cats
Lifespan
3–5 years (up to 14)
Rarity
Uncommon
M vs F
Males (boars) are slightly larger with a broader head; females (sows) have a narrower, more pointed snout
Habitat
Deciduous woodland with nearby grassland, ancient hedgerow farmland
Best time
Spring and summer (cubs emerge May–June)
Conservation
UK: Green
LC
💡 Did you know?
Some badger setts have been continuously occupied for over 100 years — different social groups inherit the same tunnel systems across generations
Badgers have powerful musk glands strong enough to be detected 500 metres away; their bold striped face is a clear warning signal to potential predators
Often confused with
Otter (sleeker
near water)
no other UK mammal has this distinctive black-and-white striped face
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