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European Badger (Meles meles)

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European Badger (Meles meles)

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    September 16, 2023

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    The European badger is a predator in the mustelid family and one of four species in the genus Meles that were grouped into one species until the early 2000s. The badger is also popularly referred to as “Grimbeard”, especially in fables. (Source: Wikipedia)
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    May 30, 2025

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    The badger is the largest member of the marten family. Its short legs and black-and-white facial markings are characteristic.

    This omnivore is primarily active at dusk and at night and lives in self-dug, extensive burrows that are often used and expanded over generations.

    The badger is widespread in Germany, but is rarely seen due to its nocturnal lifestyle and its wariness of humans.
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    May 30, 2025

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    Unfortunately, I don't want to let unnoticed the obvious stereotypical behavior of the zoo's badger: It constantly paces back and forth.

    In behavioral biology, this refers to unnatural, repetitive, and senseless movements that indicate that the animals are stressed or not being kept in a species-appropriate manner.
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    1. Wild Boar Enclosure – Otter Enclosure loop from Heidmühlen

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