One Badger Cub Limps on Hind Leg

Even though the Badger momma takes her cubs out of the sett now that they can walk on their own, they’re still clumsy and unsteady on their feet.

One of the cubs captured on my trail cameras is limping on its right hind leg. It got injured sometime along the way, most likely by a fall from the roof of the entrance hole, or during a rough play with siblings. These baby badgers play by fighting and biting each other a lot.

I’m sure the cub will be fine and will recover from the injury quickly. At this age, while this young, it should take no time for the injured leg to heal. The limp will go away soon.

00:00 NPM Disclaimer
00:11 All three baby badgers out of the sett on their own
00:22 One cub clearly limps on hind leg
00:43 More distant trail cam footage of cub trio
01:00 Limping badger cub walks it alone
01:20 Really wants to run, but the leg injury is too painful
01:33 Clumsy explorer
03:41 Even though injured, the cub still wants to play
04:06 Badger sow checks on the babies
04:20 Mama badger shows some love to her injured cub

Keep rocking :o)

Mark
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