This new Poyser Natural History book contains the authors combined experience of over 80 years of badger study. Badgers provides the most up-to-date and easy-to-read synthesis of the extensive knowledge which now exists about these fascinating animals. It makes available to naturalists, conservationists, professional scientists and the general reader material only previously published in scientific papers both at home and abroad. With objective coverage of the contentious bovine tuberculosis issue and a chapter on other species of badger worldwide, this is the most comprehensive book on badgers to date. Additionally it includes specially commissioned artwork and features 8 pages of colour photographs. Features: * Provides the most up-to-date treatment of badgers * Authored by a recognised authority with two previous books. * Explores new research. * Includes an eight-page color section.