Badger

First edition. Illustrated, octavo, pp 400, dustwrapper, the rear cover of the cloth and also the dustwrapper have a small depression, otherwise a very good new copy which now has a protective removab;e clear cover to the dustwrapper. [A comprehensive natural history of one of Britain’s favourite animals. The badger has for many years occupied a unique place in the British consciousness. Despite the fact that most people have never seen one, the badger has become one of Britain’s best-loved animals. In this highly anticipated new study, Prof Tim Roper explores every aspects of the biology and behaviour of these fascinating animals. In doing so, he reveals the complexities of a lifestyle that allows badgers to build communities in an astonishing variety of habitats, ranging from pristine forests to city centres. He also reveals the facts behind the controversy surrounding the badgers’ role in transmitting tuberculosis to cattle, shedding new light on an issue that has resulted in one of the most extensive wildlife research programmes ever carried out.].…