The American Badger is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. It has a stout body, short legs, and a distinctive flat head with sharp claws, which it uses for digging. Badgers primarily inhabit grasslands, open forests, and deserts, where they create extensive burrow systems. These animals are primarily nocturnal and are known for their solitary behavior. The American Badger primarily feeds on small mammals, insects, and roots. They play a crucial role in their ecosystem by controlling pest populations and aerating the soil through their digging activities.