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Saturday 22 October 2011

The Badger

European Badger
     
Badgers are omnivores. They live underground in a network of tunnels called a set. Sometimes these sets are shared with foxes. They have very special jaws that are almost impossible to dislocate meaning that it can maintain its hold on prey with great tenacity but this limits its jaw movements. The Honey Badger of Africa is a vicious predator that eats venomous snakes as well as honey and porcupines!

Honey Badger


European badgers are fond of peanut butter but should not be used to attract them as they may react badly to humans.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/European_Badger#p0086g7x

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/European_Badger#p007x2gc



 
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  1. Whipper26 October 2011 at 20:57

    Hi TDM - Here's a fact you might not know. There are no moles in Ireland. Due to when the country split from mainland Europe no of the creatures ancestors made the move.

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