Devon Badger Group

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🌷🐰 Happy Easter! 🦡 Spring is in full swing—badger cubs are emerging, adults are busy foraging, and the setts are buzzing at dawn and dusk. Our crepuscular friends are loving the longer days! #HappyEaster #BadgerWatch #SpringVibes

🦡 New: Hand-Knitted Badger Ornaments! 🦡 Lovingly made and perfectly sized! Use them as 🎄 decorations, ✨ home ornaments, or bag charms. 📍 Find them in "Featured" and "New Items" at our web store: 👉 devonbadgergroup.fws.store #Handmade #KnittedBadger #DevonBadgerGroup

🌞 Spring Forward! 🦡 BST starts Sunday, 29 March ⏰ Clocks go forward 1 hour! Longer evenings mean more activity for our crepuscular friends—badgers are out around dawn & dusk. Slow down and keep them safe! #BST #BadgerWatch #WildlifeAwareness

Determination: 10/10! 🐾🍎 Badgers never give up on a snack! But why the fruit kebab? 🍏 It’s all about enrichment—keeping them active, mimicking wild foraging, and preventing "lazy" habits. Feeding is a joy, but keeping them wild is the goal. youtu.be/SdE99KsB5TY

BRILLIANT NEWS: Govt confirms Badger cull WILL end. The badger cull is not over forever. But for now, it is ending. protectthewild.substack.com/p/brilliant-ne…

Potentially good news as bTB vaccine field trials in Great Britain are now one step closer towards TB eradication. aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/24/pro… #bTBvaccine

Ever wondered how tiny a gap an adult badger can squeeze through? You might think you know… but one look at this, and you might be surprised to find it's smaller than you think! 👀 youtu.be/ikyLOU8RRSo

📣 Members — check your inboxes! 🦡 A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Vet Discover what really happens when injured wildlife is brought in, with insights from an experienced wildlife vet. 🎟️ Spaces are limited — register now!

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Love badgers and planning? Join us as an Outreach Coordinator! 🦡 Connect with the community, find events, and coordinate logistics. This voluntary role requires joining the group (£10/year) and sitting on the committee. Interested? Email jenny@somersetbadgers.org.uk

Roses are red 🌹 Violets are blue 💙 Badgers are awesome 🦡 And so are you! 💛 Happy Valentine’s Day to all our supporters! #BadgerLove #ValentinesDay #WildlifeFun

Raise FREE donations for Devon Badger Group EVERY time you shop online using @easyuk. Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more! Visit: easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/devon-b…

February is here—it's cub season! Most badger cubs are born underground this month and stay blind for about five weeks. If you see one above ground, please contact your local badger group or the Badger Trust. 🦡 Learn more at badgertrust.org.uk/badgers #BadgerCubs

SIGN NOW: Badgers are being torn apart! change.org/p/animal-offen… #SaveBadgers #BadgerBaiting #ProtectWildlife #EndAnimalCruelty

Last year, we received numerous reports about RTC badgers and their setts! 🦡 If you see an RTC badger or a sett that's in danger, don't hesitate to contact us! You can report it here: devonbadgergroup.org.uk/2022/07/19/rep…

In 2025, we proudly welcomed 9 new members, boosting our total to 76! 🎉 Ready to join the family in 2026? Membership starts at just £10/year! Enjoy monthly newsletters and exclusive invites to training, meetings, and presentations. More info: devonbadgergroup.org.uk/join-us/

Wishing a joyful New Year to all our wonderful members and supporters! Here’s to 2026 bringing you nothing but positivity and prosperity! 🎉

Happy Christmas to you and your clan!

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