Badger
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Badger is the common name for any animal of three
subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae. This is the same family to
which animals such as ferrets, weasels, and otters, belong. There are nine
species of badger, in three subfamilies: The name badger is possibly derived
from the word badge, on account of the marks on the head; or it may be identical
with the term noted below, the French blaireau being used in both senses.
Typical badgers are short-legged and heavy-set. The lower jaw is articulated to
the upper, by means of a transverse condyle firmly locked into a long cavity of
the cranium, so that dislocation of the jaw is all but impossible. This enables
the badger to maintain its hold with the utmost tenacity.
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The collective name for a group of badgers is a "cete".
As a result of their fidelity and gentle nature, badgers are seen by some as a
symbol of love and loyalty. The badger's skill at digging has led to folk
beliefs that the animal's paws give good luck in childbirth. The Pueblo people
consider the badger great healers and believe them to be intimately connected to
their shamans. Japanese legends include shapeshifting badgers.
The badger does not usually seek to attack, but,
when driven to bay, its great muscular power and tough hide render it a
formidable antagonist. Consequently the animals were used in the cruel sport of
badger-baiting.
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