European badger
Meles meles
CommonPhoto: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mammalomnivore
The Eurasian badger is a sturdy mustelid found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its distinctive black-and-white striped face, it thrives in a variety of habitats. Its population is stable and even growing in some areas, making it a common sight in its range.
- It belongs to the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels and otters.
- Its population is increasing in certain regions.
- It is the only badger species found in the UK.
ForestGrasslandEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Meles meles
- Habitat
- Forest, Grassland
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
