Young Badger

[SDawes]

One of four cubs born this year in this sett , having a real tough time with the hot dry spell and many youngsters across the country are dying of starvation and/or dehydration
Badger ( Meles meles) by Steve Dawes, on Flickr

 

[Tringa]

Like that one, Steve. I wondered what effect the dry spell would have on badgers given that the ground is so hard and dry. Fortunately the ones we know (haven't seen any young so far but there is a lactating female around) in NW Scotland have had a bit of relief as it has rained recently. Hope the others in the still dry areas survive.

Dave