What is the average life expectancy of a badger?

Average life span for badgers in the prairies is up to 6 years in the wild. In captivity, badgers been found to live over 20 years.

How big are badgers?

Badgers are about 60 - 90 cm in length and generally weigh about 15 - 19 lbs for adult females and 20 - 30 lbs for adult males.

Are badgers nocturnal?

No, though badgers are active at night they are also found hunting, resting and playing during the day - particularly when daytime temperatures are cooler.

Do badgers hibernate?

No, like bears, badgers go through cycles of torpor, meaning they experience a reduction in heart rate and body temperature during periods of cold temperatures in the height of winter months.

Are badgers dangerous?

Unlike their fierce reputation, badgers do not pose a threat unless cornered. Badgers find safety in their burrow and will retreat below ground when threatened.

Do badgers hunt with coyotes?

Yes! Badgers and coyotes are indeed known to hunt together. Through this mutualist relationship, both animals benefit with improved energy savings and hunting success. See this fun remote camera capture on you tube to watch a friendly pair travelling together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_noQz9m4j00

Can you identify badgers by their unique face, or dorsal, stripe?

We “think” so! Recent and ongoing efforts are being sought to see if researchers can use the unique white stripe found on a badgers face to identify individuals.

Do American badgers transmit disease to domestic livestock?

There is no evidence whatsoever that American badgers, those found in Canada and the United States, transmit disease to any kind of domestic livestock.