What animals burrow?

It is by no means unusual, though, to find badgers, foxes, rabbits and rats all sharing the same badger sett, often emerging from the same holes. Small predators, such as stoats and weasels, often live in holes stolen from their prey, and even pine martens have been recorded living in badger setts. read more

The burrowing lifestyle is popular among different classes of animals which include mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, insects, and rodents. An even broader classification would divide the animals into two major categories―vertebrates and invertebrates. read more

Generally an extensive burrow system, but single-entrance burrows are used for breeding and lying up. There may be extensive spoil outside the hole, which is 10-15cm in diameter and usually slopes inwards at a shallow angle. read more

Some animals also use burrows to store food. Bears are the largest burrowing animals. They may use caves or dig a burrow out of the dirt or snow. Some burrowing invertebrates include insects, clams, spiders and worms. Some frogs are burrowers, as well as certain snakes. read more