Exhibit of the month - April 2022
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Every
month, museum visitors choose the exhibit they liked best. What stood out for
the month of April was the European Badger (Meles meles). It belongs to the
Moustelides family and is found almost all over Europe. It has a small head and
stocky body and its weight ranges from 7 to 13 kg. It is a nocturnal creature
that lives at night, as it sleeps during the day. The badger of course is a
very selective and clean animal as it does not sleep wherever. Instead, it digs
underground burrows of many meters, which can be used by many badgers at the
same time, because they have many different spaces. In fact, badgers take care
of the cleanliness of their home, and have outdoor areas for their ‘’natural
needs’’. As a species, it is classified as a carnivore, although it has no
problem feeding on fruits. They reproduce mainly in spring and usually give
birth to up to 5 young. In the IUCN Red List it is classified as a minimum of
concern!