This classic children's story follows the adventures of a brave badger named Beatrix, who lives in the English countryside. Beatrix is an independent and courageous creature who is determined to make her own way in the world. Along the way, she meets a variety of animals and creatures, each
The European badger, also known as the Eurasian badger, is a species of badger in the family Mustelidae native to Europe and West Asia and parts of Central Asia. It is classified as least concern on the IUCN Red List due to its wide range and large, stable population size which is thought to be increasing in some regions. Several subspecies are recognised, with the nominate subspecies predominating in most of Europe. In the UK it is the only extant species, and is simply known as the "badger".