WOODCHESTER PARK BADGER RESEARCH
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Reproduction & population
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Information on the badgers reproductive system, life cycle and population dynamics can be found here. |
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Sociality &
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Badgers are social mammals often living in groups of between 3 and 20 individuals and defending territories..... |
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Habitat: |
Badger setts are usually found in woodland, typically with sandy soils, on a slope and close to permanent pasture...... |
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Classification: |
The Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) is a member of the Mustellidae of the order Carnivora.... |
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Diet: |
The Eurasian badger has a wide diet, with earthworms often being a main staple, supplemented with other invertebrates, rodents, birds eggs, hedgehogs, cereals and fruit....... |
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Conservation: |
Summary of badger conservation and legislation in the UK..... |
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Publications: |
The Woodchester Park publication list. |
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Research: |
We are currently working on a host of projects related to the badger, including population monitoring, epidemiology, interactions with other mammals and behaviour. You can also find information regarding the non-invasive techniques we employ (e.g. radio-tracking and bait marking), how to watch badgers, finding badger field signs and past research here. |
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Photos: |
Photographs and etchings of badgers, depicting their behaviour and environment. |
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Links: |
Links to other badger websites, and relevant organisations dealing with badger related issues. |
Last updated: 15-06-2004