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Brockwatch


The Badger Group for Northampton and South West Northants

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Injured badgers

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Causes of injury and sickness

Badgers can be injured in road accidents, in fights with each other and by snares. They can become sick through starvation, dehydration or old age. Others need our help when they become trapped, or orphaned. More...

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What we are doing

Our Rescue Officers respond to reports of injured, sick, trapped and orphaned badgers at all times of the day and night. Injured and sick animals are taken to the vet, while orphaned cubs are taken to the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital for specialist care. More...

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How you can help

If you find an injured, sick, trapped or orphaned badger please contact Brockwatch or the RSPCA as soon as possible. You can also help by making a donation, which will help finance the rescue, treatment and care of badgers by Brockwatch. More...

Rescue stories

Read about some of the badgers rescued by Brockwatch - Ali, Ewan, Brenda and Spencer. More...

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