Nugget

Learn About Nugget

  • Classification: Mammal
  • Species: American Badger (Taxidea taxus)
  • Lifespan in Captivity: 25 yrs
  • Lifespan in the Wild: 12 yrs
  • Length: 3 ft
  • Weight: 35 lbs
  • Range in the Wild: Most of North America
  • Habitat in the Wild: Prefers open grassland, prairie, open forest
  • Diet: Omnivore
    • Diet in the Wild: Small rodents, insects and larvae, reptiles, fruits and berries
    • Diet at Wildlife Images: variety of meats, kibble, fruit
    • Gender: Female
    • Birth: 2016
    • Arrival: June 2016

Nugget was orphaned in the Spring of 2016 and was taken to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah. After some initial rehabilitation she was transferred here to us! She is not currently on the public side of the park, but she can be viewed as part of our behind-the-scenes tours or during ambassador trainings.

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