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In the UK, badgers live in mixed-sex groups of between four and eight animals in underground 'setts'. A social group living together in the same sett is also known as a 'clan'. While badgers tend to live in groups, they do not always act cooperatively with their fellow clan members.
The European badger, found across most of the UK, is our largest remaining land predator. Whilst badgers are often associated with woodland and wider countryside, the species has adapted to live in suburban environments including railway embankments and parks, and often visit gardens.
Where do badgers live? Badgers are found across the UK, with the highest numbers in southern England. Ideal badger habitat is a mixture of woodland and open country.
Jan 17, 2023 · Badgers are found in a variety of habitats across the UK, from woodlands and hedgerows to grassland and heath. They prefer areas with plenty of cover such as long grass or dense shrubs, where they can hide away during the day.
The black-and-white striped badger is a well-known species in the UK. It is our largest land predator feeding on small mammals, birds’ eggs, worms, fruit and plants. Badgers live in large family groups in burrows under the ground called a ‘sett’.
Badgers are most at home in woodlands or large hedgerows with access to water and open meadow. They are common on farmland but also roam into towns, parks and large gardens. They dig extensive burrows, often in hedge banks, with sleeping chambers called 'setts'.
Badgers live in setts, collections of underground tunnels that they dig using their strong claws. Setts usually consist of a network of interconnected tunnels and chambers, often where there is a mixture of woodland and open country.
