



Taxidea taxus
The American Badger is a sturdy animal with a flat body and short legs. They dig deep burrows in the ground and are known for their strong claws and playful nature.
Hábitat: Grasslands
The American Badger has a flat, wide body with grizzled grayish-brown fur. It features a distinctive white stripe from its nose to its shoulder, black patches on its cheeks, and small rounded ears, making its face very recognizable.




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A group of badgers is sometimes called a 'cete' or a 'colony'.
An American Badger can dig itself underground and out of sight in minutes!
Badgers have a clear third eyelid for protecting their eyes while digging.
Its scientific name, Taxidea taxus, literally means 'badger badger'!
American Badger can dig incredibly fast because of its powerful claws and shovel-like front paws that help them quickly burrow.
American Badger has a unique hunting strategy that helps them team up with coyotes to catch hidden prey.
American Badger can create complex underground burrows that help them find shelter, raise young, and store food.
Hungry hunters that dig for small critters like rodents, snakes, and insects.

Canis latrans
cooperates to hunt rodents more effectively
Cynomys ludovicianus
digs into their burrows to catch them

Thomomys bottae
a key food source in their habitat
Aquila chrysaetos
can prey on young or smaller badgers
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Los animales excavadores cavan túneles y cámaras en el suelo y utilizan estas estructuras subterráneas para refugiarse, cazar o reproducirse.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en tejido animal.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos que exhiben una rapidez excepcional en sus movimientos para cazar, escapar o desplazarse.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
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If you see a badger in the wild, it's best to watch from a distance and not approach it.
42-72 cm
4-12 kg
4-6 años
30 km/h
Hungry hunters that dig for small critters like rodents, snakes, and insects.
Grasslands
Ambush
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