Badger: Wildlife of the UK - Animal Breeds Quiz

Question 1

What makes a Badger's fur special?

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It has black and white markings.

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It's long and bushy.

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It's webbed.

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It's brightly colored.

Question 2

How are badger burrows designed?

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Badger burrows are a complex network of chambers, each with a specific use, like sleeping, storing food, or waste disposal.

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Badgers have simple burrows with one entrance and a single chamber.

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Badger burrows are deep and narrow with only one entrance.

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Badgers share their burrows with other animals like foxes and rabbits.

Question 3

What type of underground shelter is typically used by Badgers?

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Sett

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Den

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Nest

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Lair

Question 4

What is the scientific name for the Badger?

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Meles meles

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Ursus arctos

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Vulpes vulpes

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Canis lupus

Question 5

Which distinctive physical characteristic do badgers have?

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Black and white markings

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Long and slim body

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Webbed feet

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Spotted fur

Question 6

Badgers are what type of mammal?

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Nocturnal

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Carnivore

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Herbivore

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Aquatic

Question 7

What are the underground burrows created by badgers called?

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Setts

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Dens

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Tunnels

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Nests

Question 8

How do badgers typically behave socially?

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Highly territorial

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Solitary

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Live in large groups

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Form monogamous pairs

Question 9

What is a distinctive physical feature of the Badger?

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Black and white markings

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Black and white stripes

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Brown and white spots

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Red and white patches

Question 10

What type of burrow do Badgers construct?

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Sett

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Den

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Nest

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Lair

Question 11

What is the scientific name for the Badger?

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Meles Meles

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Ursus Arctos

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Taxidea Taxus

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Melogale Moschata

Question 12

Which adaptation helps Badgers dig burrows?

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Sharp claws

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Powerful jaws

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Thick fur

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Webbed feet

Question 13

How do badgers contribute to the ecosystem?

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Their burrows provide homes for other animals.

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Their latrines help control pests and diseases.

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They only eat mice, controlling their population.

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They have no impact on the ecosystem because they are solitary animals.

Question 14

How are Badgers protected in the UK, and what challenges do they face?

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Badgers are protected by law, but face threats like habitat loss and road accidents.

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Badgers have no legal protection in the UK, and their numbers are declining.

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Badgers are fully protected by UK law, with no major threats to their populations.

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Badgers face threats like habitat loss and illegal hunting, but there are no conservation measures in place.

Question 15

How do badger burrows benefit these animals and play a wider role in their ecosystem?

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Protection from predators and the elements, nesting sites, and hibernation dens.

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Storing food for the winter months.

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Hunting and trapping prey.

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Navigating and orienting themselves in unfamiliar areas.

Question 16

What type of diet do badgers have, considering they eat both plants and animals?

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Omnivore

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Carnivore

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Herbivore

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Insectivore

Question 17

Which physical feature is a distinctive characteristic of badgers?

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Striped black and white markings

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Brown fur for camouflage

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Long, bushy tail

Question 18

Which physical feature is a distinctive characteristic of badgers?

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Black and white fur markings

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Long, bushy tail

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Webbed feet

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Striped coat

Question 19

What physical feature helps Badgers dig their burrows?

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Sharp claws

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Webbed feet

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Thick fur

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Large teeth

Question 20

Badgers are known for their distinctive physical characteristic, which includes:

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Black and white markings

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Long, bushy tail

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Webbed feet

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Striped coat

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a common habitat for Badgers in the UK?

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Mountains

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Forests

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Grasslands

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Heathlands

Question 22

Badgers are classified as:

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Omnivores

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Carnivores

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Herbivores

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Insectivores

Question 23

What is the scientific name for the European Badger?

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Meles meles

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Taxidea taxus

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Ursus arctos

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Mephitis mephitis

Question 24

Badgers have unique adaptations for digging burrows. Which one is it?

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Powerful claws

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Specialized teeth

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Enhanced sense of smell

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Retractable claws

Question 25

Which of the following is a distinctive physical feature of the Badger?

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Black and white markings

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Short, bushy tail

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Striped fur

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Webbed feet

Question 26

What type of animal is the Badger?

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Omnivore

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Carnivore

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Herbivore

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Insectivore

Question 27

What do Badgers primarily feed on?

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Both small mammals and insects

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Insects

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Fruits

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Small mammals

Question 28

What is the scientific name for the Badger?

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Meles meles

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Ursus arctos

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Vulpes vulpes

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Canis lupus

Question 29

Which of the following is a distinctive physical characteristic of Badgers?

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Striped black and white markings

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Arboreal lifestyle

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Solitary nature

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Hibernation during winter

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a food source for Badgers?

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Birds

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Worms

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Insects

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Berries

Question 31

Badgers are:

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Nocturnal (active during the night)

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Diurnal (active during the day)

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Crepuscular (active during twilight)

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Arboreal (living in trees)

Question 32

Which of the following is the Badger's distinctive physical characteristic?

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Black and white markings

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Brown fur

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Striped claws

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Long tail

Question 33

What type of underground structure do Badgers build for shelter?

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Burrow

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Den

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Hive

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Nest

Question 34

Are Badgers solitary animals that live alone?

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False

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True

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Only while raising young

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Only during winter

Question 35

What is the scientific name for the European Badger?

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Meles meles

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Martes martes

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Vulpes vulpes

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Ursus arctos

Question 36

Which vocalization is unique to Badgers?

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Chuff

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Meow

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Bark

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Growl

Question 37

What is the approximate average weight range of an adult Badger?

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10-15 kilograms

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5-10 kilograms

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20-25 kilograms

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15-20 kilograms

Question 38

What is a special feature that makes Badgers easy to recognize?

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Black and white stripes

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Striped tail

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Webbed feet

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Orange fur

Question 39

Where do Badgers usually make their homes?

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Underground burrows

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Grasslands

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Near water

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In trees

Question 40

When are Badgers most active?

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At night

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During the day and night

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Only during the day

Question 41

What helps Badgers dig their burrows?

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Strong legs and powerful claws

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A long tail for balance

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Webbed feet for swimming

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Sharp claws for climbing trees

Question 42

What is one way Badgers help the environment?

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They loosen up the soil and spread seeds

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They don't have an important role

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They help plants pollinate

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They are food for larger animals

Question 43

Why are badgers mostly active at night?

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They are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.

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They are trying to avoid humans.

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They are more likely to find food at night.

Question 44

What is the name for the network of tunnels that badgers create underground?

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Sett

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Burrow

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Den

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a usual food for badgers?

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Grapes

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Small mammals

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Birds

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Worms

Question 46

Why do badgers have strong claws?

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To dig burrows and find food.

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To defend themselves against predators.

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To groom their fur.

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To climb trees.

Question 47

What kind of social groups do badgers live in?

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Clans

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They form pairs for life.

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They are solitary animals.

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They only interact during mating season.

Question 48

What is the likely reason for the black and white markings on a badger?

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They help badgers recognize each other in their clan.

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They are a warning to predators.

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They help the badger camouflage itself.

Question 49

Why are badgers called a 'keystone species'?

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They are very important for keeping the balance of their ecosystem.

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They are at the top of the food chain.

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They are the most common animals in their ecosystem.

Question 50

How can we help protect badgers?

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By making sure they have places to live.

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By giving badgers food in the wild.

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By bringing badgers to new places.

Question 51

What is the best way to stop badgers from coming into your garden?

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Building a fence with a solid base.

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Using bright lights.

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Leaving food for other animals.

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Playing loud music.