Eurasian Badger

The European badger, also known as the Eurasian badger, is a badger species in the family Mustelidae native to almost all of Europe. It is classified as least concern on the IUCN Red List as it has a wide range and a large stable population size, and is thought to be increasing in some regions.

Scientific name: Meles meles

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Mass: 26 lbs (Adult)

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

Length: 2.3 ft. (Adult)

Gestation period: 49 days

Higher classification: Old world badgers