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The prairie type land that these animals are accustomed to living on are being used more and more for farming, leaving them less suitable habitat.
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Badgers are an endangered species why?
The badger is endangered because they are losing their habitat. Not all species of badger are considered endangered. The American badger is listed as a species of special concern.
Why is the American badger threatened in Ontario?
The American Badger is an endangered species particularly in Ontario because the prairie type land that these animals are accustomed to living on are being used more and more for farming, leaving them less suitable habitat. Some studies suggest they are learning to adapt to using the sandy soil of the outskirts of fields to make their dens however. The American badger is endangered in Ontario area, but as a species, it is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
Are badgers going endangered?
Yes, the badger is an endangered species, they are listed on the IUCN Red List and also several subspecies are protected under laws in the UK. There are 12 different badger species listed on the IUCN Red List. Three of those are listed as "data deficient" with a population growth trend of "unknown", they are, the Large-toothed Ferret Badger, Javan Ferret Badger, Bornean Ferret Badger. The Hog Badger is listed as "near threatened" and the population is listed as "declining". The remaining eight, are listed as "least concern", and the population growth trend is listed as "unknown". They are the: Japanese Badger, Asian Badger, Eurasian Badger, Honey Badger, Small-toothed Ferret Badger, Sunda Stink-Badger, Palawan Stink-Badger, and the American Badger. For more information see site listed below.
When was American badger created?
American badger was created in 1778.
What is an American badger?
An American badger is a species of badger native to North America, Latin name Taxidea taxus.
Is the American badger endangered?
The prairie type land that these animals are accustomed to living on are being used more and more for farming, leaving them less suitable habitat.
What animal provides the nickname of American state of Wisconsin?
American Water Spaniel
What is talcoyote in English?
The tlalcoyote in English translates to badger. Tlalcoyote is known as the American Badger or the North American Badger. The term tlalcoyote comes from the Spanish language.
What is the badger's genus name?
Depends which badger. 'Meles' - European, Asian and Japanese badgers, 'Mellivora' - Honey Badger, 'Taxidea' - American Badger.
What is the amount of chromosomes in a badger?
American badger = 32 European badger = 44 See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_number_of_chromosomes_of_various_organisms
Why are king cobras endangered?
Because the Honey badger keep eating all of them.
What is the sientific name for a badger?
It's Taxidea Taxus.your, welcome*AnswerThe American Badger is Taxidea taxus. The European Badger is Meles meles.
