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Life at Four Badger Burrows

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The North American badger, Taxidea taxus, is an extremely effective and efficient digger. It uses this talent to hunt burrowing rodents and to excavate burrows for its own shelter. Sometimes hunting and home building are one and the same: After … Continue reading →

Tracking Badgers in Wisconsin

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Because their burrows are conspicuous, badgers (Taxidea taxus) are relatively easy to track when you’re in their preferred habitat. They like open landscape, such as prairie, desert scrub, and savanna, with loose, sandy soil. They range throughout the west and … Continue reading →