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With it's distinctive black and white striped head the Badger can be found throughout the UK living in woodlands, mountains, towns, sea cliffs and roadsides, inhabiting landscapes from the Northern tip of Scotland to the South coast of England. A quarter of the population can be found in the South-West of England, and a few badgers are found on some of the islands, including Arran, where they were introduced in the eighteenth century for sport. The population is witnessing a recovery due largely to the increasing activities of badger groups around the country who have contributed to changes in legislation which have led to further protection of Badgers. The Badgers Act 1992 gave legal protection to badgers and their setts and it is now an offence to disturb or ill-treat them. |
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SOME BADGER FACTS
'Badger' comes from the french word 'Becheur' meaning digger. / Badgers have long claws which it uses to burrow. / The burrows that Badgers live in are called setts. / Badgers are nocturnal and have an extraordinary sense of smell. / Much of their lifestyle is governed by the information they receive through their noses. / Badgers live for around ten years in the wild. / Tens of thousands of Badgers are killed on our country's roads each year. |
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By adopting a Badger you are helping to support the work of conservation groups, providing vital funding necessary to carry out their campaigning and efforts to improve and preserve the wildlife and the surrounding countryside that they inhabit. |
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A Badger Adoption Certificate.
'BADGERS' a book by John Darbyshire and Laurie Campbell. 'Badgers' gives a first-hand insight into the life of this fascinating animal and discusses its current status in the UK. The text is accompanied by a unique collection of photographs by Laurie Campbell, the result of some two thousand hours spent patiently waiting near badger setts throughout the year.
A donation to The Animal Adoption Fund of not less than 30% of the total pack cost.
The adoption pack is gift wrapped using recycled materials together with a personalised message tag. |
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