Everything about the American badger is made for digging. They have small heads, thick necks, and powerful shoulders. They are built low to the ground. They have long, curved claws on their front feet and short shovel-like claws on their rear feet. Their front feet are also partially webbed, keeping toes close together for even stronger digging. Their eyes are protected from flying dirt and dust by an inner lid that drops down when needed. They have loose skin that enables them to turn around in

Did you know that a badger can dig a hole faster than a person with a shovel can? In fact, with their short, powerful legs and long claws, they can sometimes throw dirt 4 to 5 feet in the air as they dig! 📹: Dusty Beyer | Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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And here we have an American Badger, named Billie, in her natural habitat digging and pushing dirt out of her den. 😂 | Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center