Found 6 badgers.
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Java
The Javan ferret-badger (Melogale orientalis) is a small, rarely-seen carnivore native to the Indonesian island of Java. This nocturnal creature, belonging to the mustelid family (which includes weasels, otters, and badgers), remains incredibly enigmatic, with a surprisingly limited understanding ... Read more about this badger
East Asia
The Japanese badger, known as the tanuki (狸) in Japanese, is a fascinating and often misunderstood creature. While commonly referred to as a "raccoon dog" due to a superficial resemblance, the tanuki is actually a member of the Canidae family – making it more closely related to dogs, wolves, and ... Read more about this badger
Asia
The Asian badger ( Meles leucurus), also known as the Chinese ferret-badger, is a fascinating and relatively understudied mammal native to East Asia, ranging from Russia's Far East, through Korea and China, to parts of Vietnam and Myanmar. Often confused with ferrets due to its elongated body and ... Read more about this badger
Africa
The honey badger. The name alone evokes images of fearless tenacity, and justifiably so. Native to Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, this relatively small mustelid is renowned for its incredible courage, thick skin, and seemingly unwavering lack of concern for creatures much la ... Read more about this badger