Question 2 of 21

What helps badgers to dig burrows?

... Badgers have powerful forelegs with long claws which help them dig.

Question 3 of 21

Where does the badger get its name from?

... Every badger has a contrasting stripe on its forehead or a "badge." This is why the badger is named so.

Question 4 of 21

Of the nine species of badger, which are the most widespread?

... The most widespread of all the badgers are the American badger and the Eurasian badger.

Question 5 of 21

Which of these best describes the body of a badger?

... A badger's body is short and broad and it has a short, bushy tail.

Question 6 of 21

The badger has very good senses, except for which one?

... A badger's eyesight is rather weak compared to its other senses. Its hearing and sense of smell are both very good.

Question 7 of 21

Where in Canada are American badgers found?

... American badgers are found in the southwest part of Canada.

Question 8 of 21

How many babies are usually in a badger litter?

... There are usually three babies in a litter.

Question 9 of 21

What part of the fur-making process is a badger's fur used for?

... It is used for pointing. This refers to the gluing of badger hairs to the pelts.

Question 10 of 21

How do coyotes benefit from badgers?

... When a badger digs for its prey, the latter might escape from the ground, only to fall prey into the waiting paws of the coyote.

Question 11 of 21

What colors are common for the American badger?

... The American badger is usually grayish to reddish with a white stripe from nose to shoulders.

Question 12 of 21

What do Eurasian badgers eat?

... Eurasian badgers eat mostly insects, worms and young rabbits. In addition, they eat fruits, seeds and roots.

Question 13 of 21

What do they use Eurasian badger hairs for?

... They use them for making various kinds of brushes.

Question 14 of 21

What do we call a group of Old World badgers that live together?

... They're called a clan and they usually include about 10 animals, adults and young.

Question 15 of 21

How do badgers recognize members of a clan?

... Each clan has its own unique musk scent, making it recognizable from another.

Question 16 of 21

What is the habitat of the Old World badger?

... The Old World badger is commonly found in forest areas.

Question 17 of 21

Why is the fact that badgers have loose skin an advantage?

... The loose skin enables the badger to twist around to fend off an attacker, even if the latter has hold of its skin in its jaws.

Question 18 of 21

Complex burrows that Old World badgers build are called:

... They're called setts and they can contain anything between 10 and 80 entrances.

Question 19 of 21

Europe is home to some very old badger setts. How old are they?

... Some of Europe's badger setts are more than 100 years old.

Question 20 of 21

If a stink badger sprays its musk at a predator, what can happen?

... A spray of stinky musk can cause the predator to feel pain or even get sick.

Question 21 of 21

Are badgers playful?

... Yes, badgers are playful, especially the cubs.