In many cultures and conservation circles, the badger is a symbol of persistence and self-reliance.
Badgers are considered "ecosystem engineers" because their intense digging creates homes for many other species. American Badger
: Ground squirrels are tricky. If they see a coyote, they run into their burrows. If they see a badger, they run out of their burrows to outrun the slow badger. In many cultures and conservation circles, the badger
A common misconception is that Wisconsin is called the "Badger State" because of the animal. The story is actually about humans: In many cultures and conservation circles
: If the squirrel stays inside, the badger gets it; if it bolts out to escape the digging, the coyote catches it. This teamwork increases the coyote’s catch rate by about 33%. Ecosystem Engineers