American Badger Front Claw Replica
$26.00
American badger front claw replica measures 1.8 x 0.4 x 0.6 inches. The Taxidea taxus front claw is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast.
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Description
American badger front claw replica measures 1.8 x 0.4 x 0.6 inches. The Taxidea taxus front claw is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 1:1 scale. Made in the USA.
American badger is a North American badger is found in the western and central United States, Northern Mexico, and South Central Canada to certain areas of Southwestern British Columbia.
The American badger has most of the general characteristics common to badgers; with stocky and low slung bodies with short, powerful legs, they are identifiable by their huge fore claws (measuring up to 5 cm in length) and distinctive head markings. Measuring generally between 23.5 and 29.5 in. in length.
The American badger habitat is typified by open grasslands with available prey (such as mice, squirrels, and groundhogs). The species prefers areas such as prairie regions with sandy loam soils where it can dig more easily for its prey.
American badgers possess morphological characteristics that enables them to be good fossorial specialists such as a conical head, bristles on the ears and nictitating membranes in the eyes.
American badgers have powerful forelimbs. They also possess a strong humerus and large bony processes for the attachment of muscles. The mechanical advantage in badger forelimbs is increased by the specialized olecranon process and bones such as the radius and metacarpals.
American badgers measuring generally between 23.5 and 29.5 in. in length, males of the species are slightly larger than females. They may attain an average weight of roughly 14 to 16 lb. for females and up to 19 lbs. for males. In the fall, when food is plentiful, adult male badgers can reach up to 25 to 33 lbs. In some northern populations, females can average 21 lbs.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Mustelidae
- Subfamily: Taxidiinae
- Genus: Taxidea
- Species: T. taxus
- Binomial Name: Taxidea taxus
- Conservation status: Least Concern
The American badger claw pairs well with the American badger skull replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.2 × 0.4 × 0.6 in |
| National Badger Day - October 6th | National Badger Day is a special event dedicated to celebrating and learning about badgers. Held on October 6th every year, this day shines a light on these unique creatures and their importance to our natural world. |
