An animal that is a mammal in the subfamily Melinae. The most common of all species is the Asiatic, which as the name suggests is found mainly on the Asian continent.
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Occurrence
The most common species inhabits the Asian continent. The largest population of this animal can be found on the west bank of the Volga River, in the region of the Zhyguliv Mountains.
Reproduction
Most often they give birth to offspring in the period from January to the middle of March. An interesting fact is that a litter may count up to five offspring. The females reach sexual maturity only between the ages of 14-15 years.
Trivia
- Family: Badgers belong to the weasel family, along with otters and weasels.
- Omnivorous: Badgers are omnivorous animals, which means they eat both plants and meat. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, insects, worms, roots and fruits.
- Digging: Badgers are excellent diggers and can dig quickly in the ground in search of food or to create a burrow.
- Burrows: Badgers live in burrows that they dig themselves. They may share the burrow with other animals, such as a fox.
- Loners: Badgers are generally solitary and only come together during the mating season.
- Hair: Badger fur is thick and rough, which protects them from the cold and moisture.
- Belts: A distinctive feature of the badger is the white stripes on its black head, which extend from its nose to its neck.
- Night Activity: Badgers are nocturnal animals and spend most of the day in their burrows.
- Self-denial: Badgers are very determined and persistent animals. When they are frightened by something, instead of running away, they often defend themselves.
- Size: Badgers are quite large, they can weigh up to 18 kg and measure up to 90 cm in length, including the tail.