Badgers

Badgers are sturdy animals with short legs and strong claws. They have a black and white striped face. Badgers are great diggers and live in underground homes called setts. They come out at night to find food.

Digging Experts

Badgers dig tunnels with their long, strong claws. Their homes can have many rooms and tunnels. Some setts have been used by badger families for over 100 years. Badgers keep their homes very clean.

What They Eat

Badgers are omnivores, meaning they eat plants and animals. They love earthworms, insects, and small rodents. They also eat fruits, nuts, and roots. Badgers use their sense of smell to find food underground.

Fun Facts

• A group of badgers is called a cete.
• Badgers can run up to 19 miles per hour for short distances.
• Honey badgers are known as some of the bravest animals in the world.

Did You Know?

Badger setts can be huge, with tunnels stretching more than 100 feet long underground.