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[[File:European badger (Meles meles).png|alt=European badger (Meles meles)|thumb|European badger (Meles meles)]] | |||
'''Badgers''' are a group of mammals that belong to the family [[Mustelidae]], which also includes the otters, wolverines, martens, minks, polecats, weasels, and ferrets. There are 12 species of badgers, distributed across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Badgers have a distinctive appearance, with a black and white striped face, a stocky body, short legs and long claws. They are mostly nocturnal and live in burrows called setts, which they dig with their powerful forelimbs. Badgers are omnivorous and feed on a variety of plants and animals, such as worms, insects, rodents, rabbits, fruits and roots. Some badgers are social and form groups called clans, while others are solitary. | '''Badgers''' are a group of mammals that belong to the family [[Mustelidae]], which also includes the otters, wolverines, martens, minks, polecats, weasels, and ferrets. There are 12 species of badgers, distributed across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Badgers have a distinctive appearance, with a black and white striped face, a stocky body, short legs and long claws. They are mostly nocturnal and live in burrows called setts, which they dig with their powerful forelimbs. Badgers are omnivorous and feed on a variety of plants and animals, such as worms, insects, rodents, rabbits, fruits and roots. Some badgers are social and form groups called clans, while others are solitary. | ||
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# '''Javan Ferret-Badger''' (Melogale orientalis): The Javan ferret-badger is native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. It has a long body, short legs, and a bushy tail. Javan ferret-badgers have a distinctive color pattern with dark fur on their back and a white or yellowish underside. | # '''Javan Ferret-Badger''' (Melogale orientalis): The Javan ferret-badger is native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. It has a long body, short legs, and a bushy tail. Javan ferret-badgers have a distinctive color pattern with dark fur on their back and a white or yellowish underside. | ||
# '''Burmese Ferret-Badger''' (Melogale personata): The Burmese ferret-badger is found in parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It has a slender body, short legs, and a long tail. Burmese ferret-badgers have a dark brown or black coat with a white or pale-colored face. | # '''Burmese Ferret-Badger''' (Melogale personata): The Burmese ferret-badger is found in parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It has a slender body, short legs, and a long tail. Burmese ferret-badgers have a dark brown or black coat with a white or pale-colored face. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [https://www.britannica.com/animal/badger Badger] Encyclopaedia Britannica | * [https://www.britannica.com/animal/badger Badger] Encyclopaedia Britannica | ||
[[Category:Badgers]] | [[Category:Badgers]] | ||
[[Category:Mustelidae (family)]] | [[Category:Mustelidae (family)]] | ||