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Japanese badger

Japanese badger
Photo: DataBase Center for Life Science (DBCLS) · CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Japanese badger (Meles anakuma) is a carnivorous mammal native to Asia.

The Japanese badger is a species of carnivoran of the family Mustelidae, the weasels and their kin. Endemic to Japan, it is found on Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Shōdoshima. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Meles anakuma
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Mustelidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Japanese badger eat?

The japanese badger is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

Where do Japanese badgers live?

Japanese badgers are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the japanese badger endangered?

The japanese badger is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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