American badgers live in open habitats like grasslands, deserts, forests without trees, mountains, meadows and prairies. They have thick fur, bushy tails, short but strong legs, flat bodies, strong jaws and claws to survive in their environment. As a behavioral adaptation, badgers will play dead when threatened. There are eight kinds of badgers worldwide.

1. American Badgers
By Sam

2. Habitat
• Grass lands
• Deserts
• Forest
• No trees
• Mountains
• Meadows
• Prairie

3. Physical Adaptations
Thick fur
Bushy tails
Short but strong legs
Flat bodies
Strong jaws
Strong claws

4. Behavioral Adaptations
Play dead

5. Fun Facts
• There are 8 kinds
of badgers.

6. Photos

7. Resources
• A-z-animals.com
• Bing images