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  Badger - Wikivisual
Badger is the common name for any animal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: the same mammal family as the ferrets, the weasels, the otters, and several other types of carnivore.
Badgers may not be killed, nor their setts interfered with, except on license from the government, with an exception permitting the killing of badgers in the attempt to eradicate bovine tuberculosis.
Badger baiting dog breeds are used to locate the badger in the tunnel, after which the diggers attempt to dig down to the badger.
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Badgers may not be killed, nor their setts interfered with, except on licence from the government, with an exception permitting the killing of badgers in the attempt to eradicate bovine tuberculosis.
Badger baiting dog breeds are used to locate the badger in the tunnel, after which the diggers attempt to dig down to the badger.
Brock University of St.Catharines, Ontario have the badgers as thier mascot.
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 Badger (animal)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A common nickname of the badger in the British Isles is "brock," a rare example of a word from early Celtic surviving in English: similar words remain in Gaelic (broc) and Welsh (broch).
Badgers are protected in the UK by the Badgers Act 1991 and the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.
Terriers (a type of dog) or dachshunds (or badger dogs) are used to locate the badger in the tunnel, after which the diggers attempt to dig down to the badger.
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 Badger - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Badger is the common name for any animal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: the same mammal family as the ferrets, the weasels, the otters, and several other types of carnivore.
Badgers are hunted in many countries, either as a perceived pest, or for sport.
Terriers (a type of dog) or dachshunds (or badger dogs) are used to locate the badger in the tunnel, after which the diggers attempt to dig down to the badger.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Badgers   (840 words)

  
 Sett - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Badgers typically retreat to their setts at daybreak, and come out at dusk.
In cold regions, setts are dug below the level at which the ground freezes, and all members of the clan sleep in the same chamber, possibly to share body heat[3].
Sometimes setts or parts of setts that are not being used by badgers are occupied by rabbits or foxes[4].
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 Badger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Asiatic stink badgers of the genus Mydaus were formerly included in the Melinae, but recent genetic evidence indicates that these are actually Old World relatives of the skunks (family Mephitidae).
The name badger is possibly derived from the word badge, on account of the marks on the head; or it may be identical with the term noted below, the French blaireau being used in both senses.
In order to use the badger's ability to defend itself to test the dog, artificial badger dens were built, captured badgers were put in them and then the dog was set on the badger.
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 Badger - Suggest to a friend of WIKI
Badger digging is the process of digging a badger out of its sett.
In order to use the badger's ability to defend itself to test the dog, artificial badger dens were built, captured badgers were put in them and then the dog was set on the badger.
The badger would be placed in a box, which was furnished in imitation of its den and from there a tunnel led upward.
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 Skunk - Encyclopedia Jr, free information reference for Kids
There are 11 species of skunks, which are divided into four genera: Mephitis (hooded and striped skunks, two species), Spilogale (spotted skunks, two species), Mydaus (stink badgers, two species), and Conepatus (hog-nosed skunks, five species).
Most predatory animals of the Americas, such as wolves, foxes and badgers, seldom attack skunks—presumably out of fear of being sprayed.
The exception is the great horned owl, the animal's only serious predator (which, being a bird, has a poor-to-nonexistent sense of smell).
www.encyclopediajr.com /wikiarticle/s/k/u/skunk.php   (2174 words)

  
 badger - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about badger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Unlike the Eurasian badger, it is a solitary creature, and lives mainly on small rodents.
Various species of hog badger, ferret badger, and stink badger occur in South and East Asia, the last having the well-developed anal scent glands characteristic of the weasel family.
In designated areas were TB incidence is highest all badgers will be culled; in other selected areas badgers will be culled only if an outbreak of TB occurs; and in control areas there will be no culling even if there is an outbreak.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /badger   (585 words)

  
 Skunk - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Most predatory animals of the Americas, such as wolves, foxes and badgers, seldom attack skunks – presumably out of fear of being sprayed.
The exception is the great horned owl, the animal's only serious predator (which, being a bird, has a poor-to-nonexistent sense of smell).
Although the Indonesian or Javan Stink Badger (Teledu), Mydaus javanensis, is taxonomically classified as belonging to family Mustelidae, there is DNA evidence suggesting that it may be more closely related to family Mephitidae.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Skunk   (1497 words)

  
 Badger Brush
Badger is the common name for any animal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae : the same mammal family as the ferrets, the weasels, the otters, and several other types of carnivore.
There are 9 species of badger, in three subfamilies:Melinae (the Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae, (the Ratel or Honey Badger), and Taxidiinae(the American Badger).
The lower jaw is articulated to the upper, by means of a transverse condyle firmly locked into a long cavity of thecranium, so that dislocation of the jaw is all but impossible.
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 Badger Homes
''Taxidea'' Badger is the common name for any animal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: the same mammal family as the ferrets, the weasels, the otters, and several other types of carnivore.
Badgers (aka "Badger Badger Badger") is a Macromedia Flash animation by Jonti Picking, the creator of Weebl and Bob, consisting mainly of images of badgers doing calisthenics, a mushroom in front of a tree, and a snake in the desert.
The words are more distinct on the CD version of "Badger Badger Badger" which was published on the album ''Pure Yak Frenzy'' by Weebl and Chums (Jonti and Rob Manuel).
www.artistbooking.com /trips/14/badger-homes.html   (1100 words)

  
 Wisconsin - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This period of mining before and during the early years of statehood directly led to the development of state's nickname, the "Badger State".
Many miners and their families lived in the mines in which they worked until adequate above-ground shelters were built and were thus compared to badgers.
The Packers' home stadium, Lambeau Field, is referred to as the "frozen tundra" and is considered by many football enthusiasts to be "hallowed ground." The University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers football program, playing at Camp Randall Stadium, enjoys similar loyalty; both teams are known to sell out their entire schedules far in advance.
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Badger survey and mitigation from JW Ecological Services - specialist ecological consultancy for the northwest, Midlands and Wales.
Badger conservation and welfare are the primary goals of the Badger Trust (the new name for the National Federation of Badger Groups, NFBG).
Badger coach says he doesn't think Hill will take offense with...
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Badger is the common name for any animal of three subfamilies,...
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 Wisconsin Encyclopedia Article @ RiverLocale.com (River Locale)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
By the 1840s, the easily accessible deposits were worked out, and experienced miners were drawn out of Wisconsin by the California Gold Rush.
Many miners and their families lived in the mines in which they worked until adequate above-ground shelters were built and were thus compared to badgers.
The Packers' home stadium, Lambeau Field, is referred to as the "frozen tundra" and is considered by many football enthusiasts to be "hallowed ground." The University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers football program, playing at Camp Randall Stadium, enjoys similar loyalty; both teams are known to sell out their entire schedules far in advance.
www.riverlocale.com /encyclopedia/Wisconsin   (4269 words)

  
 Wisconsin Badger Mascot
Badger has lent its likeness to the state's coat of arms, flag, and song, and is even the proud mascot of the University of Wisconsin...
All Wisconsin Badgers merchandise is licensed by the University of...
If you live in Wisconsin, you may be a badger fan and you probably also know that the badger is our state animal.
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 Ratel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Ratel (Mellivora capensis) is a member of the Mustelidae family, also known as a honey badger.
They are most often found in Africa and the Sahara Desert.
This causes conflicts with commercial honey producers, some of whom shoot, trap, or poison animals they suspect of damaging their hives.
www.casimiro.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/r/ra/ratel.html   (138 words)

  
 Badger (disambiguation) - LoveToKnow 1911
There is more than one meaning of Badger discussed in the 1911 Encyclopedia.
We are planning to let all links go to the correct meaning directly, but for now you will have to search it out from the list below by yourself.
This page was last modified 16:42, 14 Apr 2006.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Badger_(disambiguation)   (67 words)

  
 Badger (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Badger (Farthing Wood), a fictional character from the animated children's television series The Animals of Farthing Wood
Badger (comics), a comic book character whose adventures were published by three separate US companies throughout the 1980s and early 1990s
Badger, Shropshire, UK Badger, South Dakota, US Badger Township, Polk County, Minnesota, US This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Badger_(disambiguation)   (262 words)

  
 Football Badges -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Disambiguation pages are for resolving between articles that would otherwise have the same name, such as ABC.
I've taken to adding things like you have here to disambiguation pages that meet this first criterion, but not frequently nor aggressively.
One could expand the page into a full article and refer to different badge types, or one could create a list of badge types as alternatives.
www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/57/football-badges.html   (836 words)

  
 wisconsin badger basketball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
1) "Wisconsin" -- in the phrase wisconsin badger basketball
2) "Badger" -- in the phrase wisconsin badger basketball
3) "Basketball" -- in the phrase wisconsin badger basketball
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Strategic bombers are primarily designed for long-range strike missions with bombs against strategic targets such as supply bases, bridges, factories, shipyards, and cities themselves, in order to damage an enemy's war effort.
Tactical bombers are smaller aircraft that operate at shorter range, typically along with troops on the ground.
Meanwhile, the British strategic bombing force largely came to an end with the phase-out of the V Bomber force (the last of which left service in 1983.
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 Marvel.com message boards :: View topic - New Designation for X-23
X-23 she be called BADGER and she can wear something similar to Logan.
Badgers are just as fierce as Wolverines so why not
If you dont know what it means look at the disambiguation for polecat from wikipedia.
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 badger - OneLook Dictionary Search
BADGER : Glossary of Biblical English of the Authorised Version of the HOLY BIBLE [home, info]
Phrases that include badger: american badger, hog nosed badger, european badger, badger badger badger parodies, badger farm, more...
Words similar to badger: badgered, badgering, beleaguer, bug, harass, pester, tease, bedevil, irk, nag, more...
www.onelook.com /?w=badger&ls=a   (386 words)

  
 badgerblog - Post a comment
Andy has a 5hour presentation/training session he's working on, should follow up on this.
More for individuals who don't have domains, or name disambiguation issues (someone with your name was arrested last week, and you'd like)
(badger response: glosses over that when you call someone, you can do many different kinds of things with that call: offer a job, ask for a date, buy flowers, plan dinner, share sympathy.)
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Wisconsin is a state in the United States, located in the Midwest.
By the 1840s the easily accessible deposits were worked out, and experienced miners were drawn out of Wisconsin by the California Gold Rush.
The Packers' home stadium, Lambeau Field, is considered by many football enthusiasts to be "hallowed ground." The University of Wisconsin Badgers football program, playing at Camp Randall Stadium, enjoy similar loyalty; both teams are known to sell out their entire schedules far in advance.
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 Dandie Dinmont Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Disambiguation: "Dandie Dinmont" is also a character in Guy Mannering, a novel by Walter Scott
A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small breed of dog in the terrier family.
This short legged terrier was developed in the 17th century as an otter and badger specialist in the Cheviot and Teviotdale Hills in the Border Counties of Scotland and England.
caninecoalition.com /dog-breeds/Dandie-Dinmont-Terrier   (396 words)

  
 JOT: Journal of Object Technology - CentiJ: An RMI Code Generator
We then look at various methods for solving the disambiguation problem that arises when delegates have conflicting method signatures.
CentiJ solves the problem of disambiguation by topological sorting or by using a GUI that requires selection from the methods with conflicting signatures.
Figure 4 shows the GUI presented to the programmer during the disambiguation process.
www.jot.fm /issues/issue_2002_11/article2   (6502 words)

  
 Regional Kennel Clubs :: Clubs
A club is generally an association of people united by a common interest or goal, as opposed to any natural ties of kinship.
Badger Kennel Club Inc - Active Madison, Wisconsin dog club with classes and trials in obedience, puppy training, conformation, junior handling, agility, canine good citizenship, flyball, scent hurdles.
[ The Badger Kennel Club is a volunteer, non-profit organization which encourages the responsible breeding, training, handling and maintenance of dogs by both current and prospective dog fanciers.
recreation.gourt.com /Pets/Dogs/Clubs/Regional-Kennel-Clubs.html   (3257 words)

  
 Badger, MN Community > Community Events > Badger, Minnesota, MN, 56714 , Badger Real Estate, Badger Yellow Pages, ...
Badger Schools - Badger Kids - Badger PTA - Badger Sports - Badger Library - Badger Chat - Badger Map
Badger Health - Badger People - Badger Blogs - Badger Politicians - Badger Memorials - Badger Worship
In culture and social live, and event, or social event, refers to a social gathering or activity, such as:
badger.minnesotaus.com /all-community/events   (1112 words)

  
 Badger Tickets
Do "shapeshifting badgers" really feature in Japanese folklore, or is this confusion with the raccoon dog?
These tickets, usually for an airline flight or entertainment venue, usually do not include any paper version, but exist only in digital form.
if you are interested in Badger Tickets, you might like:Bahamas Island
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