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Eurasian Badger(Broc)
Meles meles
Mammallargenocturnal
Identification Tips
- 1Distinctive black and white striped face
- 2Stocky, low-slung body with short legs
- 3Grey-brown fur on body, darker legs
- 4Waddles when walking — distinctive gait on camera
- 5Often seen following well-worn paths to and from setts
Description
A widespread and iconic Irish mammal. Badgers live in social groups in underground sett systems and are among the most commonly photographed species on camera traps.
Habitat
woodlandfarmlandhedgerow