Question from James Collins 8/4/99: What do badgers eat?
• Answer: Hi James, thanks for the question. Badgers primary food-stuff are earthworms of which around 200 may be consumed in one night. They do eat other foods including small mammals, such as mice, insects, honey and berries. Urban badgers, like the urban fox, have developed a liking for our foods and our pet foods. I have seen badgers in gardens eating, for example, chips, curry, toast, biscuits, yoghurt, and dog and cat food. However, whether such foods are beneficial is open to debate, as they may not contain vital minerals and trace elements etc. Hope this answers your question ok. Back to Index [54] Question from Ryan 10/4/99: Has a badger ever seriously hurt a human? • Answer: Hi Ryan, thanks for the question. To be honest, not in my own experience. There has been one occasion locally where a group member received a bite to the arm from an injured badger while being treated in a vet’s, although I believe the injury wasn’t terribly serious. It must be remembered that badgers are
