#Badger

Mammals • November 25, 2020

European Badger: Profile and Information

The European badger is scientifically known as Meles Meles. It can also be called the Eurasian badger. It is one of the species of badgers from the Mustelidae family. It is also endemic to virtually the entire continent of Europe and parts of Western Asia. Due to its broad range and ever-increasing population, the IUCN […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 4, 2020

Hog Badger: Profile and Information

The hog badger (Arctonyx collaris) is a well-known terrestrial mustelid endemic to Southeast and Central Asia. It is listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Vulnerable because the total population is said to be declining due to the high level of poaching. It has 6 recognised subspecies and may also be called […]

Adenaya Damilola • November 4, 2020

Mammals • November 3, 2020

American Badger: Profile and Information

The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is a badger species native to North America. It is found in the central and western United States, south-central Canada, northern Mexico, and certain areas of southwestern British Columbia. Though the American badger is similar in appearance to the European badger, they are not closely related. The American badger’s habitat […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 22, 2024

Mammals • October 27, 2020

Honey Badger: Profile and Information

The honey badger (Mellivora capensis), the ratel, is a mammal native to Southwest Asia, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Due to its occurrence in various habitats and wide range, it is listed on the IUCN Red List as Least Concern. It is the only known species in the genus Mellivora and the only member of […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 23, 2024