Wednesday, 12 September 2012

For other uses, see Badger (disambiguation).
Badgers are short-legged omnivores in the weasel family, Mustelidae. The 11 species of badger are grouped in three subfamilies: Melinae (9 Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (the ratel) and Taxideinae (the American badger). The Asiatic Stink badgers of the genus Mydaus were formerly included within Melinae (and thus Mustelidae), but recent genetic evidence[1] indicates these are actually members of the skunk family, placing them in the taxonomic family Mephitidae.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 September 2012 at 08:20

    Funny !

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  2. Anonymous12 September 2012 at 11:40

    I didn't know about the recent genetic evidence. This Blog certainly sends one to the books on occasion. Where else would you find pictures of Canadian wolverine, eastern turkey vultures and badgers? Heck, I didn't even know that Canada had badgers but have since found a great kids' book about one in Saskatchewan. Thanks.

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