Calderdale Badger Protection Group

Brief Facts
Below are some facts about the Meles meles badger. If you have any facts to add please email us. webmaster@calderdalebadgergroup.org.uk

Name...
Meles meles

Recognition...
Face: Black and white striped
Body: Grey with black legs
Body Length: 750mm
Tail Length: 150mm
Spring Weight: 8kg/10kg
Autumn Weight: 10kg/12kg
Birth Weight: 100grms
6 months old: 6kg

Ecology...
Badgers are nocturnal
Their burrows are called setts
Badgers eat earthworms, grubs and fruit
Badger cubs are born in January and February

Fact...
Badgers have no enemies except man and his dogs!