Why Badger?

There were badgers here, I've been told, long before that same city ever came to be. And now there are badgers here again. We are an enduring lot, and we may move out for a time, but we wait, and are patient, and back we come.
And so it will ever be.
(The Wind in the Willows)

European Badgers live in large familiar groups sharing their dwellings not only with other badger families but also other species of animals such as foxes and ferrets. They often develop and maintain strong social bonds within their family groups, known as clans. They are intelligent creatures that engage in cooperative behaviours such as communal grooming, foraging, and rearing of young, fostering a sense of unity and support within their tight-knit communities.

Badgers construct complex dens, called setts, which are passed on from generation to generation. The number of exits in one sett can vary from a few to fifty. Each badger family occupies its own passages and nesting chambers. Badgers establish self-care routines that help to preserve the safety of their species, they are exceptionally tidy animals, they groom each other, change their bedding regularly, and build complex latrines outside of their burrows.

The badger’s unique and captivating appearance, remarkable digging skills, intricate social structures, and survival strategies make them a true marvel worth celebrating. By understanding and appreciating these enigmatic creatures, we can develop a deeper connection with the natural world and strive to ensure a harmonious coexistence with all its inhabitants.

As you can see the European Badger is an animal with a strong sense of belonging to place and connection to family and community. Therefore it was naturally a perfect choice to represent my practice.

I look forward to welcoming you to Badger’s Place soon.