The Badger Book

Introducing the wonderfully mysterious and enigmatic Meles meles to the newly curious, along with fresh information for those with a long-standing interest.

An inhabitant of these lands for thousands of years, badgers have been both revered and reviled, cherished and tormented, beloved and brutalised – The Badger Book takes a closer look at Britain’s largest carnivorous mammal.

Alongside magical photography, we examine the science and politics surrounding bovine TB and the controversial badger cull, as well as introduce you to a passionate group of ordinary people dedicated to rescuing them. This is followed by a meander through the myth, legend, art and literature which has incorporated badgers into our culture.

Written by Jo Byrne a passionate animal welfare and animal rights champion based in Bedfordshire.