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Mammals
Badger
Meles meles
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Weight
- 7-17 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Badger (Meles meles) is a omnivore species found in European woodlands. It typically lives 5-10 years, weighing around 7-17 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the badger: Badgers live in underground networks called setts.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.