Inhoud
The shy, nocturnal badger, with its distinctive striped head, has endeared itself to generations of town and country people. Despite centuries of open persecution, when it was driven to the remotest corners of the land, this secretive animal is a conservation success story of the post-war era, and is now beginning to return to the countryside in numbers not seen in living memory. Many myths have grown up around this appealing creature; the reality is equally enthralling. The world of the badger is filled with scents we cannot imagine and we can learn much from its habits.
'Badgers' gives a first-hand insight into the life of this fascinating animal and discusses its current status in the UK. The text is accompanied by a unique collection of photographs by Laurie Campbell, the result of some two thousand hours spent patiently waiting near badger setts throughout the year.
