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European Badger

Meles meles

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • Europe

About the European Badger

Known to science as Meles meles, the European Badger is a mammal found in Europe. Its habitats include forests and grasslands.

This mammal weighs about 12 kg and can live for around 14 years. Its top speed is 30 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 5 million individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Meles meles
Group
Mammal
Region
Europe
Habitats
Forest, Grassland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
12 kg
Lifespan
14 years
Top speed
30 km/h
Estimated population
5 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
kallerna
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