🌿Native Nature

European Badger

Meles meles

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Meles

About

The European badger (Meles meles) also known as the Eurasian badger or simply badger, is a species of badger in the family Mustelidae and is native to almost all of Europe and some parts of West Asia. Several subspecies are recognized; the nominate subspecies (Meles meles meles) predominates over most of Europe. The European badger is classified as being of least concern by the IUCN as it has a wide range and a large population size

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Badger?
The scientific name of European Badger is Meles meles.
What kingdom does European Badger belong to?
European Badger belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Badger belong to?
European Badger belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does European Badger belong to?
European Badger belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does European Badger belong to?
European Badger belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does European Badger belong to?
European Badger belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does European Badger belong to?
European Badger belongs to the genus Meles.