Badger - Wikipedia
Badgers are short-legged omnivores in the family Mustelidae (which also includes the otters, wolverines, martens, minks, polecats, weasels, and ferrets). Badgers are a polyphyletic rather than a natural taxonomic grouping, being united by …
List of mustelids | Mustelidae, Weasel Family, Carnivores
Mustelids include the polecats, the badgers, the martens, the otters, the wolverine, and other members of the weasel family. Historically, skunks have also been included in Mustelidae, but genetic analyses suggest that they belong to a separate family of their own (Mephitidae).
Mustelidae - Wikipedia
The Mustelidae (/ m ʌ ˈ s t ɛ l ɪ d iː /; [2] from Latin mustela, weasel) are a diverse family of carnivoran mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, polecats, martens, grisons, and wolverines.
Badger | Nocturnal, Burrowing Mammal | Britannica
2024年11月23日 — Badger, common name for any of several stout carnivores, most of them members of the weasel family (Mustelidae), that are found in various parts of the world and are known for their burrowing ability. The species differ in size, habitat, and coloration, but all are nocturnal and possess anal scent
Badger - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Badger comprises a group of short, stout mammals in the Mustelidae family. Other members in the Mustelidae family, also known simply as mustelids, include otters, weasels, wolverines, ferrets, stoats, martens, minks, and more.
Badger Facts, Types, Diet, Reproduction, Classification, Pictures
Badgers are mustelids belonging to the same family as ferrets, martens, minks, otters, polecats, skunks, weasels, and wolverines. They are stout and short-legged, with most species being omnivorous in nature.
12 Types of Badgers: Species, Facts, and Photos - TRVST
2024年3月25日 — This article discusses all animals named badgers, most of which belong to the Mustelidae family, and two stink badgers from the Mephitidae family. Mustelidae hosts various genera, including Meles (Eurasian badgers), which comprises four species; Taxidiinae and Mellivorinae , which each have one extant species; and Melogale (Ferret-badgers ...
American badger - Wikipedia
The American badger belongs to the Taxidiinae, one of four subfamilies of mustelid badgers – the other three being the Melinae (four species in two genera, including the European badger), the Helictidinae (five species of ferret-badgers) and the Mellivorinae (the honey badger); the so-called stink badgers are mephitids.
American Badger Facts, Pictures & In-Depth Information
2020年11月5日 — Animal Family: Mustelidae; a diverse family of mammals that includes weasels, ferrets, mink and otters. Where Found: North America. Length: American badgers measure between 20 and 33 in (50 to 83 cm) including the tail. Males are slightly larger than females.
Badger - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 — The scientific name for the badger is Taxidea Taxus, and it is included in the Mustelidae family and is of the Mammalia class. The subfamilies of the badger are Helictidinae, Melinae, Mellivorinae, and Taxideinae.