European Badger

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:activity_pattern gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:average_temperature 38.5 ° C
gptkbp:breeding_season Late winter to early spring
gptkbp:burrow_system Setts
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Temperate climates
gptkbp:color Gray and black
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat restoration
Public awareness campaigns
Legal protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation Symbol of wisdom
National animal in some regions
gptkbp:cultural_significance Folklore and mythology
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:ecological_role Seed dispersal
Soil aeration
Prey for larger predators
gptkbp:family gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:fossil_record Extensive
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Moderate
gptkbp:gestation_period 7 weeks
gptkbp:habitat Woodlands
gptkbp:habitat_range Europe and parts of Asia
gptkbp:home_range_size 1 to 2 km²
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European Badger
gptkbp:human_interaction Ecotourism opportunities
Occasional conflicts
gptkbp:hunting_technique Foraging
gptkbp:legal_issue Protected species in many countries
gptkbp:length 60 to 90 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 14 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 5
gptkbp:main_diet_components gptkb:Insects
Fruits
Earthworms
Small mammals
gptkbp:mating_system Polygynous
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Eagles
gptkb:Foxes
gptkb:humans
gptkb:Wolves
gptkbp:related_species American Badger
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Meles_meles
gptkbp:senses Good sense of smell
gptkbp:sleeping_habits In burrows
gptkbp:social_behavior Cooperative care of young
gptkbp:social_structure Social groups
gptkbp:territorial_behavior gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Grunts
Growls
Squeals
gptkbp:weight 6 to 12 kg
gptkbp:young gptkb:sports_team
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4