Badger Trust
@badgertrust.bsky.social
The leading voice for badgers, working to protect badgers, their setts and their habitats. Working with a network of 50 local badger groups across England and Wales. End the cull now.
badgertrust.org.uk
badgertrust.org.uk
A couple of belly-scratch badgers 🦡💚
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A couple of belly-scratch badgers 🦡💚
Badgers: the forgotten victims of fox hunting 🦡
Blocking a badger sett is a criminal offence under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 yet research suggests tens of thousands of setts may be illegally blocked each season as part of illegal fox hunts.
Read the full article: buff.ly/vmyhHNU
Blocking a badger sett is a criminal offence under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 yet research suggests tens of thousands of setts may be illegally blocked each season as part of illegal fox hunts.
Read the full article: buff.ly/vmyhHNU
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Badgers: the forgotten victims of fox hunting 🦡
Blocking a badger sett is a criminal offence under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 yet research suggests tens of thousands of setts may be illegally blocked each season as part of illegal fox hunts.
Read the full article: buff.ly/vmyhHNU
Blocking a badger sett is a criminal offence under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 yet research suggests tens of thousands of setts may be illegally blocked each season as part of illegal fox hunts.
Read the full article: buff.ly/vmyhHNU
🌿 We’re hiring: Research & Project Coordinator 🌿
We’re looking for a proactive, motivated Research & Project Coordinator to join our small, friendly team and help turn research into meaningful action for badger conservation 🦡
👉 Find out more and apply - bit.ly/4qQm3ZX
We’re looking for a proactive, motivated Research & Project Coordinator to join our small, friendly team and help turn research into meaningful action for badger conservation 🦡
👉 Find out more and apply - bit.ly/4qQm3ZX
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🌿 We’re hiring: Research & Project Coordinator 🌿
We’re looking for a proactive, motivated Research & Project Coordinator to join our small, friendly team and help turn research into meaningful action for badger conservation 🦡
👉 Find out more and apply - bit.ly/4qQm3ZX
We’re looking for a proactive, motivated Research & Project Coordinator to join our small, friendly team and help turn research into meaningful action for badger conservation 🦡
👉 Find out more and apply - bit.ly/4qQm3ZX
The evidence is clear.
Wales has a 40% reduction in new herd incidences without killing badgers.
England has killed 247,880 badgers so far and still has a heavier TB burden that Wales.
Science-led policy works.
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
www.badgertrust.org.uk/cymru
Wales has a 40% reduction in new herd incidences without killing badgers.
England has killed 247,880 badgers so far and still has a heavier TB burden that Wales.
Science-led policy works.
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
www.badgertrust.org.uk/cymru
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The evidence is clear.
Wales has a 40% reduction in new herd incidences without killing badgers.
England has killed 247,880 badgers so far and still has a heavier TB burden that Wales.
Science-led policy works.
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
www.badgertrust.org.uk/cymru
Wales has a 40% reduction in new herd incidences without killing badgers.
England has killed 247,880 badgers so far and still has a heavier TB burden that Wales.
Science-led policy works.
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
www.badgertrust.org.uk/cymru
Curious about badgers and keen to learn more? Our Introduction to Badgers (Meles meles) online course is the perfect place to start 🦡
📅 Online course dates:
• 14 January 2026 - bit.ly/4jxaMuQ
• 2 March 2026 - bit.ly/4qCm832
• 12 May 2026 - bit.ly/3LrDl0m
📅 Online course dates:
• 14 January 2026 - bit.ly/4jxaMuQ
• 2 March 2026 - bit.ly/4qCm832
• 12 May 2026 - bit.ly/3LrDl0m
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Curious about badgers and keen to learn more? Our Introduction to Badgers (Meles meles) online course is the perfect place to start 🦡
📅 Online course dates:
• 14 January 2026 - bit.ly/4jxaMuQ
• 2 March 2026 - bit.ly/4qCm832
• 12 May 2026 - bit.ly/3LrDl0m
📅 Online course dates:
• 14 January 2026 - bit.ly/4jxaMuQ
• 2 March 2026 - bit.ly/4qCm832
• 12 May 2026 - bit.ly/3LrDl0m
📬 Love badgers? Stay in the loop! 📬
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Be part of the movement. Sign up today and join the clan 👉 buff.ly/qOFqMLY
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📬 Love badgers? Stay in the loop! 📬
Get the latest on how we're protecting badgers across the UK - straight to your inbox every fortnight.
Be part of the movement. Sign up today and join the clan 👉 buff.ly/qOFqMLY
Get the latest on how we're protecting badgers across the UK - straight to your inbox every fortnight.
Be part of the movement. Sign up today and join the clan 👉 buff.ly/qOFqMLY
The Senedd Elections are approaching. Wales has a choice.
Science-led policy reduced bovine TB without a badger cull.
This election, the Cymru Badger Manifesto stands for badgers, farmers, facts, and fairness.
Download at buff.ly/tOH5rC7
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
Science-led policy reduced bovine TB without a badger cull.
This election, the Cymru Badger Manifesto stands for badgers, farmers, facts, and fairness.
Download at buff.ly/tOH5rC7
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Senedd Elections are approaching. Wales has a choice.
Science-led policy reduced bovine TB without a badger cull.
This election, the Cymru Badger Manifesto stands for badgers, farmers, facts, and fairness.
Download at buff.ly/tOH5rC7
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
Science-led policy reduced bovine TB without a badger cull.
This election, the Cymru Badger Manifesto stands for badgers, farmers, facts, and fairness.
Download at buff.ly/tOH5rC7
#BadgersBelongHere #BadgersCymru
🐾 Cymru Badger Manifesto is here!
With the Senedd elections approaching in 2026, it’s vital that badgers stay firmly on the agenda. Read and share the manifesto, and make sure Wales continues to lead the way for wildlife: buff.ly/icXVyNM
With the Senedd elections approaching in 2026, it’s vital that badgers stay firmly on the agenda. Read and share the manifesto, and make sure Wales continues to lead the way for wildlife: buff.ly/icXVyNM
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🐾 Cymru Badger Manifesto is here!
With the Senedd elections approaching in 2026, it’s vital that badgers stay firmly on the agenda. Read and share the manifesto, and make sure Wales continues to lead the way for wildlife: buff.ly/icXVyNM
With the Senedd elections approaching in 2026, it’s vital that badgers stay firmly on the agenda. Read and share the manifesto, and make sure Wales continues to lead the way for wildlife: buff.ly/icXVyNM
It's Giving Tuesday! From today until the 9th December, every pound you give will be doubled by match-funded pledges, helping us raise a huge £16,000 to help protect our badgers.
One donation can now make double the difference > bit.ly/3Kl1OUC
One donation can now make double the difference > bit.ly/3Kl1OUC
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! From today until the 9th December, every pound you give will be doubled by match-funded pledges, helping us raise a huge £16,000 to help protect our badgers.
One donation can now make double the difference > bit.ly/3Kl1OUC
One donation can now make double the difference > bit.ly/3Kl1OUC
🦡 NEW RESEARCH: Badger Roadkill Hotspots Revealed
A major new study by Cardiff University’s Road Lab and Badger Trust has mapped 2,248 UK roadkill hotspots. 👉 Read the full report: buff.ly/crQNrhO
A major new study by Cardiff University’s Road Lab and Badger Trust has mapped 2,248 UK roadkill hotspots. 👉 Read the full report: buff.ly/crQNrhO
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🦡 NEW RESEARCH: Badger Roadkill Hotspots Revealed
A major new study by Cardiff University’s Road Lab and Badger Trust has mapped 2,248 UK roadkill hotspots. 👉 Read the full report: buff.ly/crQNrhO
A major new study by Cardiff University’s Road Lab and Badger Trust has mapped 2,248 UK roadkill hotspots. 👉 Read the full report: buff.ly/crQNrhO
Badger Trust warns of another setback for wildlife as Amendment 40 is rejected and the Planning & Infrastructure Bill passes Parliament. Read our full statement: buff.ly/OifuM4G
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Badger Trust warns of another setback for wildlife as Amendment 40 is rejected and the Planning & Infrastructure Bill passes Parliament. Read our full statement: buff.ly/OifuM4G
🐾 Operation Major launches today!
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🐾 Operation Major launches today!
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
A new multi-agency initiative is tackling the horrific injuries sustained by dogs used in badger baiting. Read more: buff.ly/L0PeGRc
From now until the 2nd December, receive 10% off in the Badger Trust x Teemill store with code TAKE10! Shop with purposes this winter to protect badgers: buff.ly/Nk0UTLH
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
From now until the 2nd December, receive 10% off in the Badger Trust x Teemill store with code TAKE10! Shop with purposes this winter to protect badgers: buff.ly/Nk0UTLH
Amendment 40 is heading back to the Commons to be discussed on Monday 24th November.
Please, please contact your MPs and urge them to support this Amendment with our updated template letter!
buff.ly/0ipJrHt
Please, please contact your MPs and urge them to support this Amendment with our updated template letter!
buff.ly/0ipJrHt
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Amendment 40 is heading back to the Commons to be discussed on Monday 24th November.
Please, please contact your MPs and urge them to support this Amendment with our updated template letter!
buff.ly/0ipJrHt
Please, please contact your MPs and urge them to support this Amendment with our updated template letter!
buff.ly/0ipJrHt
Badger Trust fights year-round to protect badgers from culling, crime and habitat loss. Explore our campaigns: buff.ly/1RvlIva
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Badger Trust fights year-round to protect badgers from culling, crime and habitat loss. Explore our campaigns: buff.ly/1RvlIva
Want to learn more about our largest native mammal? Visit the Badger Trust website and find out more about these fascinating creatures! buff.ly/1RvlIva
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Want to learn more about our largest native mammal? Visit the Badger Trust website and find out more about these fascinating creatures! buff.ly/1RvlIva
Get ready for Christmas with The Brock Shop! From jewellery and clothes to cards, wrapping paper, notebooks, and so much more – there’s something for everyone! www.badgertrust.org.uk/shop
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Get ready for Christmas with The Brock Shop! From jewellery and clothes to cards, wrapping paper, notebooks, and so much more – there’s something for everyone! www.badgertrust.org.uk/shop
It's not every day you see a badger's defence mechanism at work 🦡👀
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's not every day you see a badger's defence mechanism at work 🦡👀
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
📷 Angie - Badger Trust Supporter
Amendment 40 was rejected (244–132) — a setback for wildlife. The fight continues. Keep contacting your MP. Nature needs your voice. 🦡💚
November 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Amendment 40 was rejected (244–132) — a setback for wildlife. The fight continues. Keep contacting your MP. Nature needs your voice. 🦡💚
It's your last chance join our new citizen science project as a BrockWatch Trapper! Find out more: buff.ly/IZlxfaK
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's your last chance join our new citizen science project as a BrockWatch Trapper! Find out more: buff.ly/IZlxfaK
🦡 URGENT: Email your MP today to back Amendment 130. Protect badgers & wildlife before Thursday’s vote. Act now: buff.ly/nTgmYEe
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🦡 URGENT: Email your MP today to back Amendment 130. Protect badgers & wildlife before Thursday’s vote. Act now: buff.ly/nTgmYEe
Badger baiting is cruelty, not tradition. Dogs are forced to attack badgers for “sport” — it’s brutal and illegal. Learn more: buff.ly/zUquY4e
#StopBadgerCrime
#StopBadgerCrime
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Badger baiting is cruelty, not tradition. Dogs are forced to attack badgers for “sport” — it’s brutal and illegal. Learn more: buff.ly/zUquY4e
#StopBadgerCrime
#StopBadgerCrime
🌿❄️ Winter’s on its way! Help protect our brilliant badgers this season 🦡 Discover how you can get involved 👉 www.badgertrust.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🌿❄️ Winter’s on its way! Help protect our brilliant badgers this season 🦡 Discover how you can get involved 👉 www.badgertrust.org.uk
Hope for badgers 🦡💚 Lords back Amendment 130 to stop badgers being harmed for development. Now MPs must vote to protect wildlife. ✍️ buff.ly/utb5Lrc
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hope for badgers 🦡💚 Lords back Amendment 130 to stop badgers being harmed for development. Now MPs must vote to protect wildlife. ✍️ buff.ly/utb5Lrc
A huge win for wildlife justice 🦡⚖️
The High Court backed Badger Trust & Wild Justice, protecting fair access to environmental justice. 💚
buff.ly/PMgizLD
The High Court backed Badger Trust & Wild Justice, protecting fair access to environmental justice. 💚
buff.ly/PMgizLD
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A huge win for wildlife justice 🦡⚖️
The High Court backed Badger Trust & Wild Justice, protecting fair access to environmental justice. 💚
buff.ly/PMgizLD
The High Court backed Badger Trust & Wild Justice, protecting fair access to environmental justice. 💚
buff.ly/PMgizLD