The European badger (Meles meles) has a reputation for being a feisty creature, likely due to their territorial nature during the breeding season, when these animals are quick to fight one another. However, during the rest of the year, European badgers are very social, spending time grooming one another and denning together.

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[Edited by Isabelle McDonald]

Reference:

Harris, S.; Yalden, D. (2008). Mammals of the British Isles (Fourth Revised ed.). Mammal Society. ISBN 978-0-906282-65-6.