What are a badger's predators?

Adult badgers have few natural enemies. They have powerful jaws and can give a very nasty bite (this is something you should remember if you ever find an injured badger!). Also, the badger has thick fur, and its skin is thick and loose. read more

Although adult badgers can defend themselves very well, badger cubs cannot. Cubs are smaller, and they do not have the powerful bite of an adult badger. However, if a cub comes under attack from a predator, it can make itself look like an adult badger. read more

American badgers have few natural predators, the primary predators of badgers are humans. Natural predation on badgers is rare, with young animals being most vulnerable. Other predators of American badgers include golden eagles, bobcats, cougars, and coyotes. read more

The American badger belongs to the Taxidiinae, one of three subfamilies of badgers – the other two being the Melinae (9 species, including the Eurasian badger) and the Mellivorinae (honey badger). The American badger's closest relative is the prehistoric Chamitataxus. read more

The most common predators that eat badgers include bobcats, golden eagles, cougars and coyotes. Young badgers are mainly at risk of becoming eaten by these animals. Humans also cause a threat to badgers due to poisoning, destruction of their habitat, automobile accidents and hunting. read more