{"product_id":"european-badger-magnet-das-wildlife-magnet","title":"European badger magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the European badger (\u003cem\u003eMeles meles\u003c\/em\u003e), one of Europe's most recognizable and ecologically valuable mammals. With its characteristic black and white striped head, robust body, and powerful digging claws, the badger is a true forest engineer — its extensive sett systems provide shelter for foxes, rabbits, and dozens of other species. Nocturnal, social, and surprisingly intelligent, the badger has been a symbol of European nature for centuries and an indispensable guardian of the forest ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the distinctive black and white stripes and powerful build of this beloved forest dweller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread in Europe (locally declining due to habitat loss and traffic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forests, hedgerows, grasslands, and gardens throughout Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traffic, habitat loss, illegal persecution, and bovine tuberculosis control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecosystem engineer — setts provide shelter for foxes, rabbits, and dozens of other species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legally protected in the Netherlands — disturbing active setts is punishable by law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadger setts can be hundreds of years old and used and expanded by dozens of generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA badger can eat over 200 earthworms in one night — its favorite food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadgers are one of the few European mammals that truly hibernate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are extremely hygienic — they regularly clean their bedding of dry grass and leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadgers live in family groups of 2 to 23 individuals — one of Europe's most social predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir powerful digging claws can move up to 30 kg of soil per night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoexisting with badgers in your garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect vulnerable areas with sturdy fencing if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave wild corners and hedgerows as foraging routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide water sources during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever block active setts — badgers are legally protected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate their role as ancient forest guardians and ecosystem engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conservation\/backyard-rewilding-transform-your-garden-into-a-wildlife-haven\" title=\"Rewilding gids voor je tuin\"\u003eRead our complete rewilding guide for your garden →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife conservation. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife conservation – directly contributing to the preservation of the badger and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — transform your fridge into a tribute to the iconic forest engineer of European nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034830713181,"sku":"78x53-European-Badger","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/european-badger-clean-wildlife-photo.png?v=1774897623","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/european-badger-magnet-das-wildlife-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}