Ahhh I will never forget this one, my first badger cubs and my first time with being filmed too - very scary!! I still can't believe it was 10 years ago though :O xx
@susannefoxforcefourpickeri93583 жыл бұрын
Need to see you back at the centre as soon as travelling is permitted again. We miss your empathy and emotional involvement Lucy. It must have been emotionally so hard but also enjoyable working with all these animals. X
@winterwhite1105073 жыл бұрын
I've just subscribed to your channel, Lucy! Thanks for showing up in the comments!
@noornoor92783 жыл бұрын
Hi Lucy Nice to see you, Good work!!
@nightlymoth3 жыл бұрын
I really like the scene with you both at the end, both look filled with joy when the weaker badger starts to eat from the bowl :) (I'm currently scrolling through old videos trying to find ones that I haven't seen and came across this one)
@smc1302 жыл бұрын
America loves ❤ Lucy!
@rachelevans92793 жыл бұрын
I get so excited hearing that badger chater at the end of spring as it means our baby Badgers are on their way to our garden. I counting down till their first day visiting with the rest of the family.
@susannefoxforcefourpickeri93583 жыл бұрын
Great to see an old one with Lucy in it. We so miss Lucy. ❤️
@Paula_Shelton3 жыл бұрын
Love Lucy and I loved Sara, too. Miss them both.
@susannefoxforcefourpickeri93583 жыл бұрын
Lucy retired and went travelling with her husband from what I understand. They are now back in the UK and Simon is trying to get her to visit the centre as soon as visiting is permitted again. She is a moderator on the lives so you will see her name pop up every 2 weeks when they do the lives. X
@surefire85683 жыл бұрын
@@susannefoxforcefourpickeri9358 Thanks for all the info on Lucy, I had no idea she was a moderator on the lives. She must be so upset about the new ruling to euthanize the grey squirrels which are her favourite. I hope we see her at WAF when it’s safe.
@Lucywildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
@@surefire8568 The change in the grey squirrel law in the UK absolutely broke my heart. In a way I am glad I don't work full time with wildlife anymore as I really don't think I would be able to handle it :( Absolutely awful :'(
@juliakovacs48853 жыл бұрын
I didn't know badgers sounded like dolphins!
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Haha they really do don't they! :D
@josephsokoloski70103 жыл бұрын
To me it sounded more like a North American Raccoon..
@refinnej53023 жыл бұрын
The one refusing the bottle was like "No! I am a big girl. I don't drink this way anymore."
@rerunrescue89043 жыл бұрын
This has to be a "vintage" video. Simon didn't once mention how he's "getting too old" for this. Lawrie was probably playing with his Pokemon cards all those years ago. Lucy - wonderful as ever.
@Lucywildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
LOL at Lawrie as a little kid playing with Pokemon cards hahaha - I wonder if he did!!
@daveborder77513 жыл бұрын
The giveaway is the end where Simon says he has been doing this for 30 years, not 40 as he does currently.
@solar0wind3 жыл бұрын
@@daveborder7751... and that Lucy is new. Now she's not even with WAF anymore.
@solar0wind3 жыл бұрын
My boyfriend is in his 20s and plays with Pokémon cards again😂 Well, actually he just collects valuable ones. We have a Pokémon cards hype in Germany at the moment where many popular youtubers or streamers open card packs.
@daveborder77513 жыл бұрын
@@solar0wind Do you like the music of Phil Collins?
@lisayamamoto31483 жыл бұрын
Simon's smile when the little one begins eating--so genuine--healed my heart a bit
@gratzgabriele18443 жыл бұрын
Ihr seid alle zusammen das schönste was ich im Umgang mit der natur erleben darf danke dafür
@MagicBaldMushroom3 жыл бұрын
Oh lord they're so adorable! They're so feisty too! I love how they're so chatty, giggling and chattering away! What sweethearts!
@Kushtrim.56363 жыл бұрын
You guys do a great job rescuing animals that need to be saved you have a beauty a rescue beautiful animals they are the gods animals that you rescue God is always grateful that you're helping his animals you have the beauty in your heart to care about beautiful animal🥰🦡🦅🐇🦢
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support
@TheCaptaininsaino3 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous clip! Is there anything more satisfying than seeing hungry babies being fed?
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support
@jimmyday6563 жыл бұрын
I can't get over how polite your badgers are. I have had run ins with badgers in the states. One in particular was named....a bad name.
@echodelta21723 жыл бұрын
I think they're of a slightly...different nature
@annikawettle9783 жыл бұрын
Nice to see one with Lucy in it :) She's a sweetheart :)
@TimeTheory20993 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wildlife Aid teams 👍
@jydeinden Жыл бұрын
haha I loved the part where Simon said "daddy knows what he is doing, he has done it for 30 years.. dont bite me!" and the cub is like "whatever I will get the last word" :D
@grazia12383 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that was a beautiful presentation, what a story these little ones have to tell us, thank goodness for biscuits and formula milk. 💕💕💕💕
@ForeverWinterandHope3 жыл бұрын
Awww! Those two badger cubs are so cute! I'm glad to know that they grew up with you guys at the center and are adult badgers now! Great job, guys!
@lindastorey66853 жыл бұрын
Great to watch an older video.I love the noise badgers make.
@TomoyoTatar3 жыл бұрын
Badgers!!!! ♡♡♡♡♡ such beautiful animals...I adore them!
@TenerifeHorseRescue3 жыл бұрын
great job with these badgers! so happy the small one was eating
@pdmullgirl3 жыл бұрын
They make the cutest sounds!! I don’t believe I’ve ever heard that before! Really neat. These are Simon’s favorite I think and I see why. ❤️💜💚
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
They are very cute aren't they!
@abnunga3 жыл бұрын
NEW Vet Nurse Lucy? Wow, this IS a while back. :)
@belewis3 жыл бұрын
I like the spoken introduction from Simon, setting up the scene. Maybe he could do that on more episodes
@annhollowell53523 жыл бұрын
Beautiful badgers.
@LeesaDeAndrea3 жыл бұрын
I like the behind scenes stuff. Would be nice to see more of that, beyond the rescue & release footage.
@lass-inangeles75643 жыл бұрын
Thank god you got to them on time, yay!! So sweet both of them. Bravo on the rescue and rehab! Thank you Simon, and Lucy! Great to see you again, Lucy!!!
@louverousse90233 жыл бұрын
IT's great when you can take the time to assess and then enjoy the critters you get in. Especially the babies , they need the attention and the love . Took much pleasure in seeing this ! Hugs to the whole team .
@christinekohlmeier2893 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful animals never seen babies . Thank you for sharing
@Mama-Ames3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know young badgers were so cute & I wish the video was a bit longer. I SO would have enjoyed watching & learning more about them. Tho I am quite grateful for what you did share.💕💕💕
@kismypencek61853 жыл бұрын
Omg its awesome to see the traits of this animal!!! You guys rock!
@vas47393 жыл бұрын
Such precious animals! Thank you for sharing!
@NeoRipshaft3 жыл бұрын
Badger cubs are impossibly adorable little critters =D
@Tantejay3 жыл бұрын
Awwww. And: LUUUCY
@handiman50013 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention the new intro -- gotta like it "grin" you rock Simon
@vojaro56693 жыл бұрын
They are so sweet. I hope they will both be okay. An earache can make you not feel like eating. Thank you for helping them.
3 жыл бұрын
So cute...Good Weekend everyone from Italy :)
@johnnywhite16813 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful animal. I had never heard the sounds they make.
@dinky26able3 жыл бұрын
I love your badger videos they are such amazing animals we don’t have them here in New Zealand 🇳🇿 .You help give us over here a glimpse of your wonderful wildlife thank you 😊
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thats very kind of you to say, thank you for your support
@Tevildo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another "historical" video! Is it just me, or is the camerawork and editing on Simon's current videos much better than what we see in these older clips? Adorable badgers, in any case.
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. We have indeed upgraded our kit slightly from 10 years ago :)
@ceciliag29293 жыл бұрын
I’m learning more and more about badgers watching your channel, I think they are so cute. I know we have here in USA but not in Florida.
@avacat88523 жыл бұрын
awww, so cute badger cubs!! Now they are in good hands at ur place!!!
@sharonkaczorowski86903 жыл бұрын
Such gorgeous creatures.
@brigittej51583 жыл бұрын
They are so beautiful .Thankyou for saving them.
@neovo9033 жыл бұрын
Poor little cubs, they are very cute
@AzzureSky3 жыл бұрын
I can totally relate to that badger - I would rather have bisquits with my milk than just milk alone.
@lemonacidrounds72933 жыл бұрын
Clever one. "Noooo, I'm dying, put some biscuits in my milk quickly." Its like someone giving me just chips and I'm like: "Put some chicken wings inside otherwise I can't eat it and I'll die of hunger" :D :D
@janellehoney-badger65253 жыл бұрын
I just love badgers! But I love any animals. They are just too cute
@Narutosonicrule12453 жыл бұрын
Oh how cute they are! I'm surprised by the sound but can't think of another way they would. Very good policy to not name them, as they're meant to be free in the wild.
@annika58933 жыл бұрын
Awww, what a great rescue and such doting care.
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support
@clairekettle448 Жыл бұрын
Love simons comment daddy knows! So lovely
@AnthonyFurnival3 жыл бұрын
“Our new vet nurse Lucy”.... this must be a blast from the past! Still Lucy is a WAF legend!
@prestons34003 жыл бұрын
I love your videos And love all wildlife
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!
@mrwest55523 жыл бұрын
Badger CUBS ?! never seen one, bet they is cute cute cute... and sweet as country water.
@patriciahayes73153 жыл бұрын
Badgers are really nice-looking animals. :)
@Иван-м3ф4в3 жыл бұрын
Great job
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support
@womenfemale18493 жыл бұрын
Lovely Simon 💕💕💕👏🌷
@lisacasoli3 жыл бұрын
Great job Simon it's nice to see Lucy omg they sound like a dolphin
@adrianbirkett5943 жыл бұрын
Ya more Lucy!, she is so caring. Simon is the business though!. Adrian 🍀
@Charkel3 жыл бұрын
We want an episdoe 2 of these badgers!
@TheSilentW3 жыл бұрын
I am really surprised that the badger cubs are not aggressive at all. I have heard, an adult badger can be a real force of nature!
@owenwildish3313 жыл бұрын
aww, they are so well behaved :)
@RohitKumar-ub5bn3 жыл бұрын
Good work 💖💖👍👍
@lanky26103 жыл бұрын
Were these badgers released later? I hope so, they sound so cute! I've never seen a live one, unfortunately, I've only seen the ones which don't make it over the road.
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
They were indeed released later that year.
@josephsokoloski70103 жыл бұрын
Again you guys are great, Hello from CT. USA.. The Badger sounded like a Raccoon..Does the UK have Raccoons?
@Johnny-tt8zc3 жыл бұрын
I love badgers. So much for the furious temper. How did they end up doing. I hope the sickly one got well again. Stay safe 🍻🌲
@xaraxania3 жыл бұрын
I hope they get better soon 😍
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
This was filmed around 10 years ago so these youngsters were released back in to the wild once old enough, later that year :)
@xaraxania3 жыл бұрын
@@wildlifeaid oh that's a while ago, i'm glad they got their happy return
@paolina5253 жыл бұрын
they are soooo cute❤❤❤
@Pythonaria3 жыл бұрын
Driving home on a dual carriageway the other day, sadly there was badger cub in the middle of the road. It was beyond help and I couldn't stop to remove it due to volume of fast moving traffic. It did look very young. RIP little one 😢
@alanwhitsitt51963 жыл бұрын
This was a neat video because around here, Badgers are the MEANEST animal in our woods. If risk putting the bears around here over being within 50 years of a badger. LOL
@tsm6882 жыл бұрын
European badgers, "ooh he's feisty" North American badgers "oh god my face"
@susanwilliams23923 жыл бұрын
Love these old clips. Living in New Zealand I never got to see the TV episodes. Is there anywhere the full episodes can be streamed or purchased? I need ALL the Wildlife Aid awesomeness
@_mortiam3 жыл бұрын
The badgers kinda sound like dolphins. Interesting :D
@Kim-lc3fv3 жыл бұрын
Golden oldie.
@irenelitvak55763 жыл бұрын
So lively animals.
@Auriorium3 жыл бұрын
I think this is an old one, Simon has less white hair XD
@cogidubnus19533 жыл бұрын
Nah, it's just his badger stripes getting wider... :-)
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
You are correct, this was filmed around 10 years ago.
@Auriorium3 жыл бұрын
@@wildlifeaid Well even if it is 10 years old, you guys are still angels. Also can I send a picture over instagram I think my town is about to get some young swans.
@solar0wind3 жыл бұрын
@@wildlifeaid I wonder whether the badgers are still alive, after all these years!
@bobiboulon3 жыл бұрын
Adorable. :)
@DKTAz003 жыл бұрын
So cute
@flash-gz1hu3 жыл бұрын
England has so many cute animals
@stephenk92403 жыл бұрын
Is Lucy back she is a good vet
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Sadly not, this is a video from about 10 years ago.
@Kim-lc3fv3 жыл бұрын
That must have been about 8-10 years ago, or?...
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, this was around 10 years ago
@krishnaben92813 жыл бұрын
Good job🌷🌷🌷
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support
@dorian45343 жыл бұрын
I'm always surprised by how big badgers are.
@velvetindigonight3 жыл бұрын
Simon leave some grassy unmown areas around the edges of your orchard when you mow for wildlife!.... Talk about boys and their toys! Love what you do. Enjoy
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support
@Reunion4ever3 жыл бұрын
Sweet babies
@Robby3343 жыл бұрын
Fantastic xxxxxxxxx
@gordbaker8963 жыл бұрын
Looks like a 1973 Wheel Horse Ranger.
@tectorama3 жыл бұрын
I hope you show the follow up to this.
@pillowowl13573 жыл бұрын
Well done guys :), also I was wondering is Wildlife Aid on TV?
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support! Sadly we haven't got a new series just yet but believe you can view the old series on TV in the early hours of the morning in the UK.
@pillowowl13573 жыл бұрын
@@wildlifeaid Ohh okay thankyou, I will check them out :)
@anneduigan49333 жыл бұрын
With the great debate about culling badgers, do you inoculate the found badgers against T.B? I LOVE badgers too and all the videos you guys put out.
@margaretpoole70893 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous 🙂🎖️🏆📣
@fw14213 жыл бұрын
Wow,I thought Badgers were supposed to be mean and aggressive. These are fairly nice.
@michaelripley4528 Жыл бұрын
Soooooo Cuuuuuuties🦡❤️🦡
@somosgenel3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Simon Cowell of WAF you are awesome. Too bad the same can NOT BE SAID ABOUT that other Simon Cowell.. Wildlife Aid is AWESOME...
@truthserum52023 жыл бұрын
It would be very nice to know where we can find the follow up video to these two little souls?
@_Solaris3 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing a pattern here. So, rescue in Britain is a never-ending loop of swans, foxes & badgers 😁
@handiman50013 жыл бұрын
How many years ago was this video shot ?
@wildlifeaid3 жыл бұрын
This was filmed around 10 years ago.
@billywhyte66933 жыл бұрын
🙂 I love Lucy ❤
@veronicabalmer5644 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@liamlive29723 жыл бұрын
badgers are cool
@enedenedubedene48113 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Viele Grüße aus Germany
@prestons34003 жыл бұрын
Do you release the badgers away from culling areas?
@calladricosplays3 жыл бұрын
They sound like larger weasels! I guess contact calls run in the mustelid family