Main Characteristics

Japanese Badgers are around 79 cms (31 inches) in length and they are greyish brown in colour with white ears and two distinct dark stripes on their face.

They are nocturnal and they hibernate during the winter months.

Habitat

Japanese Badgers are endemic to Japan and they can be found on the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku and Shodoshima. They live in a variety of forest and woodland habitats.

Diet

Japanese Badgers are omnivores and they mainly feed on earth worms, insects, small mammals, nuts, fruits, and persimmons.

Breeding

Females give birth to a litter of 2 - 3 cubs in the spring of each year. They mate again shortly after but they delay implantation until the following February.

Predators

Humans are predators of Japanese Badgers.

Subspecies

There are no Subspecies of the Japanese Badger.

Interesting Facts

Male badgers are known as 'boars' and females as 'sows'.