Badgers are heavily furred mammals with short legs. They are underground dwellers and are primarily nocturnal. MSN Encarta: Badger

1. Kingdom: Animalia
2. Phylum: Chordata
3. Class: Mammalia
4. Order: Carnivora
5. Family: Mustelidae
6. Genus: Meles

1. American badgers: They can be found in the western regions of North America. They can be identified by their broad body, brown or black fur, small ears and sharp claws.MSN Encarta: Badger
2. European badgers: They can be identified by their gray body fur and black short legs. They have the ability to produce an unpleasant smell when attacked by predators.Animal Corner: Badgers