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Question from (No ID): How do badgers defend themselves if they are attacked?

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• Answer: The badgers that I have dealt with which have felt threatened, eg. while trying to rescue them etc, usually back into a corner if available. They will also try to crawl under objects – making them hard to rescue, say, from a shed. The ones which I have ‘startled’ in woods etc just run off as fast as they can, sometimes giving a warning growl. If actually attacked, and can’t run off, they will use their powerful bite against a foe. Although they have very powerful front legs and long claws (used for digging) they are not particularly known to use these for defence. Back to Index [32] Question from Jo: I’ve heard there is going to be a Badger cull soon because of T.B – Can I help to prevent it? • Answer: Hi Jo, thanks for the question. Yes, there is to be a large badger cull due to the TB issue, and I believe around 10,000 badgers will killed. There are many ways you can help to try prevent it, for instance, write to your local MP and the Prime Minister voicing your objections.

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