Date of awareness DAY: 6th October 2024
National BADGER Day (UK)
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About ‘National Badger Day’ (Scroll down to find out more)
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About ‘National Badger Day’
National Badger Day is celebrated annually on October 6th in the United Kingdom to raise awareness about badgers, their importance to the ecosystem, and the conservation efforts needed to protect them. This day is dedicated to appreciating the European badger (Meles meles), one of the UK's most iconic wild animals, and to educating the public about the threats they face.
Objectives of National Badger Day:
Raise Awareness of Badger Conservation: Highlight the importance of protecting badgers, whose habitats and populations are often threatened by habitat loss, road traffic, and culling.
Educate About Badger Habits and Ecology: Inform the public about the behavior, habitat, and ecological role of badgers, including their contribution to maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Promote Legal Protection: Advocate for stronger protections for badgers under the law, including their protection under the UK’s Protection of Badgers Act 1992, which makes it illegal to harm badgers or interfere with their setts (burrows).
Support Badger Groups: Encourage people to support or join local wildlife groups and badger conservation efforts, such as the Badger Trust, which works to protect and promote badger welfare.
National Badger Day often includes events such as talks, educational workshops, nature walks, and fundraising activities aimed at supporting badger-friendly initiatives and conservation projects. It serves as an opportunity to celebrate this species while addressing the challenges it faces in the wild.
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