UK
Badger Trust
Preparing for a nationwide badger survey
Badgers across the UK are facing greater threats than ever before.
Who's involved
Preparing for a nationwide badger survey
Close-knit communities
European badgers (Meles meles) are highly social animals, living in groups called clans. Each clan can consist of several adults and their young. They exhibit cooperative behaviours, such as communal grooming and sharing food, which helps strengthen social bonds.
Badger clans live in impressive underground homes called setts. These complex structures often have multiple entrances, tunnels and chambers, and can be passed down through generations of badgers.