Badgers

A mammal, which is nocturnal and relatively shy of humans. It has black and white striped face and greyish fur. Its scientific name is Meles meles. It feeds on a range of food sources, including earthworms and grubs, especially chafer grubs and leatherjacket grubs. The powerful paws and claws can cause significant damage to turf surfaces where it has rummaged for food in the presence of abundant earthworms and grubs. Badgers are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.