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The Badger Group for Northampton and South West Northants

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Northampton Badger Project

Added June 2007

We have launched this special project to find out more about badgers in the Borough of Northampton. An important part of the Project is our Garden Badger Survey. If you live in Northampton, please take part. More...

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Badger culling: A waste of time and money

Added June 2007

The final report of the Government's Independent Scientific Group (ISG) on Cattle TB has concluded that "badger culling cannot meaningfully contribute to the future control of cattle TB in Britain". More...

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Saving Spencer

Added May 2007

Spencer was just 6 weeks old when he was found in a garden in Spinney Hill, Northampton. We took the little orphan to Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital. More...

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The curious incident of the badger in the day-time

Added May 2007

A report of a badger seen above ground in the afternoon usually means that the badger is in trouble and needs our help. But not always... More...

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Badger sett attacked

Added May 2007

A check of badger setts in a wood in West Northants during April revealed that one has been dug into. More frequent checks of setts in this area will now be carried out. More...

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Brenda bounces back

Added May 2007

When we rescued Brenda from a site near Brackley, she was in very poor shape. But after veterinary treatment she has now been released. More...

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