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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

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