Question from Michelle, 18/9/98: How do badgers protect themselves from other animals?
• Answer: Hi Michelle, thanks for your question. The only real threat to badgers here in the UK is man and dog, both of which they will run away from given the chance. When trapped in a sett by baiters though they will fight fiercely, hence the attraction to baiters who ‘pride’ themselves on having a dog who can overcome a badger, although several dogs and one badger may be involved. In fights they will usually bite with their powerful jaws and canine teeth, which can inflict serious injuries to attacking dogs, love of dogs and baiting therefore cannot go hand-in-hand. Badgers have very large claws but don’t seem to use these for attack or defence. Badgers do of course have territorial and dominance fights, which can result in both badgers receiving bad injuries. Hope this answers you question ok. Back to Index [30] Question from (No ID), 6/1/99: I would like to know about where badgers live. Also, what a badger hole looks like and what’s inside. • Answer: Badgers live in underground c
