American Badger

Taxidea taxus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae

About

The American badger is a North American badger similar in appearance to the European badger, although not closely related. It is found in the western, central, and northeastern United States, northern Mexico, and south-central Canada to certain areas of southwestern British Columbia.

Fun Fact

American badgers have been observed hunting cooperatively with coyotes — the coyote chases prey above ground while the badger digs below, and both catch more prey working together than alone.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands and open areas

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

4-14 years

Threats

Urban Expansion
Overgrazing

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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