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The
badger has short leg, a flat body and a silver gray
tail that drags along the ground. They live underground
and make a den that is lined with grass and leaves.
They have an average gestation period of about 60 days
and give birth to two to seven baby cubs in the late
spring. The female badger is responsible for raising
the babies and teaching them to hunt and survive on
their own. In the early fall, the surviving babies leave
the den and go out to make their own way in the world.
The Badger is adapted to be a good digger. It's front
feet are long and well suited to dig through even the
hardest of soils. The badger feeds on squirrels, gophers,
mice, rats, lizards, and snakes. They also eat birds
eggs and can chase prey underground if they are hungry
enough to do so. Their front legs also have long claws
that are suited for digging.
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