![]() NPS / Peelee Clark Typically badgers are solitary creatures that will expand their territory and cover more acerage when it comes to mating season. This falls anywhere from late summer to early fall, and male badgers will even take multiple partners. After mating, females will use delayed implantation to stall the pregnancy, not truly becoming pregnant with young until Winter is in full swing. Once their short gestation period of six to eight weeks is up, a mother will have about three offspring, but can have anywhere from one to five cubs. ![]() NPS Photo One behavior observed in badgers is their penchant for hunting in a duo with coyotes. By working together, the coyote can run off after prey and the badger can sneak underground to catch prairie dogs. Together they have much more sucessful hunting rates. |
Last updated: August 10, 2023