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dger
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badgers
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a nocturnal animal belonging to the weasel family with short legs and gray fur
The badger is a medium-sized mammal known for its stocky build, distinctive appearance, and burrowing behavior. Badgers belong to the Mustelidae family, which also includes animals such as weasels, otters, and ferrets. Badgers have a compact body with short legs, a broad head, and a thick coat of fur. They are typically gray or black in color with a white stripe running down their face and body. Badgers are well-adapted to digging and have strong forelimbs with long claws that they use to excavate burrows in the ground, where they live and raise their young. They are opportunistic predators, feeding on a variety of prey, including small mammals, insects, birds, and fruits. Badgers are known for their powerful digging abilities, which allow them to create extensive burrow systems known as setts. They are primarily nocturnal animals, active during the night, and are found in a wide range of habitats.
- European badgers are common in woodlands and rural areas throughout Europe, recognized by their black and white facial markings.
- Badgers are opportunistic feeders, consuming a wide variety of prey including earthworms, rodents, insects, and plant matter.
- Despite their solitary nature, badgers may live in social groups called clans, consisting of related individuals sharing a territory.
- Eurasian badgers are often associated with folklore and mythology, appearing in stories and legends across many cultures.
- Badgers are known for their distinctive musky odor, which they use for communication and marking territory.
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a person who is a native or long-term resident of Wisconsin, USA
- He's a true Badger, born and raised in Madison.
- Many Badgers proudly support their local sports teams.
- The festival attracted Badgers from across the state.
- University alumni often refer to themselves as Badgers.
- She's a lifelong Badger and knows the area well.
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