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American Badger Description: A badger has a distinctive white and black facial mask. It has extremely long and sharp claws which enable it to dig soil very efficiently. Diet: Feeds primarily on small rodents such as ground squirrels, pocket gophers and kangaroo rats, but will also eat scorpions, insects, snakes, lizards and birds. Reproduction: Female produces one litter averaging 3 young born in March or early April. The young stay in the den for several weeks. Young leave the family in the fall. Interesting and Unique: Individuals are solitary, (keep to themselves) Badgers are underground, in burrows, when inactive. Usually will not stay underground for more than 24 hours except during winter. |
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