American badger
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The American badger is a North American badger similar in appearance to the European badger, although not closely related. It is found in the western, central, and northeastern United States, northern
Taxidea taxus
Adult female American badger (sow)
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American badger sitting near burrow
Mustelidae
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The Mustelidae are a diverse family of carnivoran mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, sea otters, polecats, martens, grisons and wolverines. Otherwise known as mustelids, they form the larges
American badger
…species prefers areas such as prairie regions with sandy loam soils where it can dig more easily for its prey. The American badger is a member of the Mustelidae, a diverse family of carnivorous mammals that also includes weasels, otters, ferrets, and the wolverine. The American badger belongs to the Taxidiinae…
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Skeleton of a black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) on display at the Museum of Osteology
Stoat killing a rabbit
Detail from Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine (c. 1489–1490)