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The American Badger is a reclusive, powerful predator that plays a unique role in North American ecosystems. Here are some of the most insightful stories and facts about these "underground architects." The "Wily" Partnership with Coyotes

In many cultures and conservation circles, the badger is a symbol of persistence and self-reliance. American Badger

: If the squirrel stays inside, the badger gets it; if it bolts out to escape the digging, the coyote catches it. This teamwork increases the coyote’s catch rate by about 33%. Ecosystem Engineers The American Badger is a reclusive, powerful predator

: Their abandoned burrows provide critical shelter for burrowing owls , foxes, skunks, tiger salamanders, and even California red-legged frogs. This teamwork increases the coyote’s catch rate by

: The two predators often hunt together. The badger digs into the burrow, and the coyote waits above ground.

Badgers are considered "ecosystem engineers" because their intense digging creates homes for many other species.