PETA Asia has reported on an undercover investigation into the badger hair trade. Read our full statement to learn more about the investigation and why we encourage manufacturers, retailers and consumers to choose synthetic alternatives. Read the full article: buff.ly/KWtb0ra

You have to keep an eye on those cheeky cubs 🦡💚 📷 @lewisnewgram

☀️ Enjoy FREE UK shipping on every order from the Badger Trust x Teemill store from Friday 3 July until Sunday 5 July. 🛍️ Shop the collection, enjoy free UK delivery, and wear your support with pride: buff.ly/jta48jD Don't miss out, the offer ends at 11:59pm on Sunday 5 July.

The new Cymru Government has repeatedly said it will "follow the science" on bovine TB. So why is badger culling still being discussed? Read our article to find out why we're calling on ministers to explain the science behind any proposed policy change: buff.ly/Zf9MqA7

Get the latest on how we're protecting badgers - straight to your inbox every fortnight. 🦡Fascinating badger facts & breaking news 🦡Campaign & rescue updates 🦡Inspiring stories from local badger groups 🦡Ways to get involved Sign up today and join the clan: buff.ly/awqPt9u

Wildlife crime is never "just" wildlife crime. A police investigation into a suspected badger baiting offence has led to the discovery of suspected Class A drugs, cannabis and cash during a warrant in Chorley. Find out more about badger crimes at buff.ly/5Evw7CC

From heartwarming children's stories and beautifully illustrated natural history books to practical rehabilitation guidance and our charming wooden badger bookmark, there's something for every badger lover in our shop 🦡📚 Visit the Brock Shop today: buff.ly/JTbNNt4

☀️A reminder to please, please put a shallow dish of clean water in your gardens, allotments, driveways, local wild spaces, schools and workplaces this week💦🙏 (placing a rock in the centre will help any insects that might fall in)

A badger garden part caught on camera 🦡💚🎉 Thank you for sharing with us Chris!

Today we celebrate our boars! 🦡❤️ To all fathers, in whichever form that may come, Happy Father's Day. 📷@jeremynourrisson

🦡🧂 Pepper your meals with a little badger charm! Whether you're seasoning a family feast or adding a touch of character to your kitchen, these charming badgers are guaranteed to raise a smile. 🦡 Shop the Brock Shop now and bring a pair of badgers home today! buff.ly/aH8vSqd

Through analytical work carried out by the NWCU and supported by statistical information and reports from Badger Trust, it has been proven that people who harm animals, particularly badgers, also harm people. Read our article: buff.ly/aBNFns8

Yesterday, Badger Trust and Wild Justice were in the High Court for the full Judicial Review hearing challenging Natural England’s decision to grant supplementary badger cull licences in 2024. Read the full update on our case from Rosie Wood, Chair of Badger Trust: buff.ly/9Ukd1h9

Badgers may not win any races, but they’re built like tanks. Their short, powerful limbs and long claws are perfect for digging through tough soil and defending themselves if needed. Find out more about these incredible native animals on our website: www.badgertrust.org.uk 📷 @jo_hackman_wildlife

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A reminder to tie up loose netting when it's not in use.🦡🥅 Read our article on the dangers of loose netting on our wildlife: buff.ly/BzxVrxw and find out how to get involved with your local badger group buff.ly/Hhy9wiO 📷 North East Hampshire Badger Group

The Government's new bovine TB strategy signals a long-overdue shift towards tackling the disease where it spreads most: between cattle. Read our full response and find out why we're calling for an end to outdated wildlife scapegoating: buff.ly/qzzRwzM

🦡 Looking for the perfect cuddle companion? Meet our premium soft toy badger! Soft, stripey and impossibly adorable, this little woodland friend is ready to curl up on your sofa, desk, bed or anywhere that needs a bit more badger energy. www.badgertrust.org.uk/shop

It’s World Environment Day! 🌍🌿 Today is for raising awareness and promoting global action to protect the environment. 👉 Swipe through to discover why badgers are so beneficial to nature!

A badger’s sense of smell is 800 times stronger than ours, and it plays a vital role in communication! Their scent information is distributed through techniques known as squat marking (dipping their rear and lifting their tails) and allo-marking (marking each other) 🦡 📷@pollypullar1

The clan has spoken! 🦡✨ Congratulations to our talented winners! All four winning designs are now available to purchase in the Badger Trust x Teemill store: buff.ly/uO443ZA Don’t wait — grab yours today and wear your support proudly!

Both Badger Trust and The Fox Project are seeing an increase in badgers and foxes being rescued from netting. Read Badger Trust's article on the dangers of netting on wildlife and how you can help: buff.ly/vinpnkm 📷 Northamptonshire Badger Group & The Fox Project

It's set to be a scorcher this weekend which may give our wild spaces and wildlife a tough time 😣🔥 Please remember to put a shallow dish of clean water in your gardens, allotments, driveways, local wild spaces, schools and workplaces this week💦🙏

🌿 This Biodiversity Day, celebrate one of Britain’s greatest native eco-engineers... badgers by joining us as a Badger Friend! Treat yourself, or someone you love, to a gift that keeps giving and help protect these iconic native creatures all year round. 💚 www.badgertrust.org.uk/join

It's not all black and white 🦡 Not all badgers are black and white. There are other forms of pigmentation within the badger population, which can almost give the appearance of different species. Find out more about badgers on our website: buff.ly/KBLgZGd

RSPCA Cymru say the new Welsh Government must “listen to people’s love of wildlife” as a new poll shows that badgers are among the nation’s favourite animals, with a majority opposed to culling them to deal with Bovine TB. You can read the full article at buff.ly/puiTIbk

Who’s been keeping track of cub development this spring? 👀🦡 From tiny, fluffy cubs to curious young badgers exploring the world, we’d love to see this year’s little ones growing up! Tag us in your photos and videos of badger cubs if you want to share with other badger lovers. 📸✨🦡

Only one week left to get your designs in for the Badger Trust Design Challenge. We're absolutely loving the designs we've had so far! Find out more and how to enter on our website: www.badgertrust.org.uk 🦡🎨

Join us in celebrating a truly extraordinary person as Sir David Attenborough turns 100! 🎉 For more than 70 years, Sir David Attenborough has been the voice of the wild, helping generations connect with the wonders of the natural world and inspiring millions to value and protect it. 🦡💚🌍

Had a full 12-month year been used, as is standard, the picture would look very different. Official data for the 12 months to December 2025 actually shows a 13.6% decrease from the previous year. Read the full article, research and data on our website: buff.ly/oPlp5hn

‘Scent-theft' is displayed during the social integration of cubs. A behaviour in which a cub pushes itself beneath the belly of an adult andcrawls out between the adult’s hind legs, brushing its back against the adult’s anal region. There is so much to learn about badgers! 📷@mattglover_wildlife

2026 Senedd Elections Webpage Has Launched! The Senedd elections will be held on 7 May 2026. We outline our asks and share policies from all major political parties relating to badgers, bovine TB (bTB), and wider wildlife protection in Wales. Learn more: buff.ly/suy4XAA

Just a little reminder of the incredible, playful and resilient native animals we're trying to protect across England and Wales 🦡💚

As Senedd elections approach, voters are being presented with claims about bovine tuberculosis (bTB), particularly the assertion that badger culling is a proven solution, but these claims do not reflect the full scientific evidence. Read the full article, research and data: buff.ly/oPlp5hn

The Brocktober Design Challenge is BACK✨ We’re calling on artists, doodlers and designers of every level (yes, even stick-figure specialists!) to create bold, eye-catching designs that celebrate our beloved badgers. 🦡💛 👉 Find out more and how to enter on our website: www.badgertrust.org.uk

The badger can grow up to 1 metre in size and has loosely fitting skin, which makes it difficult for an antagonist to get a firm grip on the badger in a fight. A thick layer of fat develops under the skin during autumn for the badger to live off fat reserves when going into torpor during winter.

We are aware of news circulating that the cull in Cumbria has ended. Badger Trust is in the process of seeking clarification from APHA on this matter and we will update you as soon as we know more. 🦡💚 📷@leievans

Badgers are a central part of the ecosystem and are essential in dispersing seeds through their dung. That's why areas around badger setts have greater plant diversity. 📷@rachelbigsby

We're taking part in Big Give's Earth Raise and from now until 12pm 29th April, all donations given via our Big Give page will be doubled! One donation can now make double the difference > buff.ly/5N81gCq

Slurping the longest worm ever! 🪱🦡 Thank you Chris for sharing this footage with us.

At the end of 2025, the Government committed to banning snares as part of its Animal Welfare Strategy. Yet here we are, still waiting for that promise to become law. Please contact your MP and urge them to bring forward a full ban on snares, to protect badgers and all wildlife.

🎨 Today we’re celebrating #WorldArtDay — and what better way than by shining a spotlight on the incredible artists who’ve put their talent to work for wildlife! 🦡💚 👉https://buff.ly/LGeuAla

This month, badger cubs will have a fully developed set of teeth. They'll enjoy trying new food, especially worms, which Mama badger will regurgitate or carry to them 🪱 You grow badgers! 📷@russellfinneyphotography

One week to go! If you care about badgers and live in Cornwall, now is your chance to get involved. Join our online information meeting to find out how you can help Cornwall’s badgers. 📅 Tuesday 21st April 🕖 7pm (Zoom) Email [email protected] to receive the meeting details.

📬 Love badgers? Stay in the loop! 📬 Get the latest on how we're protecting badgers across England & Wales - straight to your inbox every fortnight. Be part of the movement. Sign up today and join the clan 👉 buff.ly/pbzxgF3 📷@jorendejager

Only 10 days to go until Earth Raise begins! Starting this #EarthDay, Badger Trust is taking part in @earthraiselive appeal, where every pound you donate can be doubled! Mark your calendar for 22 - 29 April.

Who is excited to meet this year's cubs? 🦡💚 📷@lookingforbadgers

Have you spotted snuffle holes in your garden or noticed fresh digging in unexpected places? Changes in weather conditions may be encouraging badgers to move, dig, and forage differently. 📖 Learn more & download your free guide today: buff.ly/HEz1Txt

Happy #SiblingsDay! Did you know that badger mothers usually have a litter of one or two cubs, but it can be up to five! 🦡 If you would like to learn more about badgers and their families, check out our website: buff.ly/LHDSMcL

It’s that time of year when we get the first glimpse of this year’s cubs as they emerge from their setts! With their mother by their side, they will start to explore the big, wide world outside their cosy home for the first time. Send them all the love as they take the first steps into the world.❤️