World's Most Adorable Badger | The Dodo Comeback Kids

Baby rescue badger grows up wrestling with her favorite dog
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[@nighthawk4744]

...I had no idea that badgers could purr.

[@erikolson4148]

Me neither! 😲

[@Karmy.]

Ikr?;

[@due_consideration903]

Same

[@dawncloudproductions3907]

Billy is a cat/badger

[@evangeline77x]

I think that this quote from the episode applies well, "The more you learn about wildlife, the more you can appreciate..." They were referring to nature and the animal's natural habitat specifically, but I think that this could apply to the animal itself as well. The more we understand wild animals (or domestic, in fact all animals for that matter) the more we can appreciate them/their needs and empathize with them and their deep/complex emotions. Animals, especially wild animals are so subtle in the way the communicate, and the more we humans learn about them the better we can understand them. And, ideally, live in harmony, respecting their territories and lifestyles (ie stop encroaching on their habitats and threatening their existence, and provide them with more alternatives when we do). One day in the future maybe we'll find the perfect balance that allows for humans and nature to coexist and thrive equally.. Hopefully, if it's not too late.

[@chasenip2]

Badgers: One of the most fearless, ferocious animals on Earth. Billie: Honey Badger don’t care.

[@morganhackworth84]

chasenip2 More like American Badger don’t care lmao

[@true_Canadian419]

When I first saw this video I thought "oh you mean a hell mouse" but darn that is one cute badger

[@strawbeary7285]

I didn’t even know badgers existed until now.

[@ee3213]

she’s not a honey badger lol

[@chasenip2]

@@ee3213 Bless your heart

[@museluvr]

WARNING: Billie is a 1 of a kind. Most badgers will tear into you quicker than you can blink. Please do not approach in the wild. They fight grizzlies for heck' sake!

[@kathieburchett]

People need to realize that badgers are wild and they need to respect their space. They have their own lives and aren't domesticated.

[@Sgt.chickens]

English badgers will sometimes wonder up to your door if you leave bits of sausage or whatever outside in the back garden. cute little fuckers. just dont disturb em.

[@marimaricopiko]

Not quite, she was literally tamed. This is a failed rehabilitation and should not be commended.

[@marimaricopiko]

This woman clearly intended to keep Billie as a pet, and did.

[@hugomikaelsson4055]

I don't know. Swedish badgers seem quite harmless. I've encountered many at night and never felt them to be aggressive at all.

[@JustWilson]

It’s funny how dogs can get along with just about any species. I truly believe they are the guardians of life

[@DCell1961]

I love your take on life. I believe there is some special purpose for dogs. They really are man's best friend. ❤

[@yourtrinketbox]

@@DCell1961 i think they’re everyone and every animals best friend too 😂

[@gonkdroid9325]

Socialized dogs. Many dogs can't be around even other dogs because they are especially aggressive and weren't socialized with other animals early on.

[@oxcart4172]

U need to look up capybaras!

[@k1ngdom1ndset]

So true!!! Dogs are God’s gift to this earth for sure. Pure love in fur form

[@colettelee1162]

'Badgers are part of the wolverine family' Billie: "am baby."

[@randompuppysav2138]

You right

[@allensaunders449]

Weasel family

[@lupevaldez8456]

So he's logan's cousin (x men ) lol !

[@heidiullrich966]

Love it!! You're so right!

[@leonides1527]

Billie: a whut?

[@tzeccentric7848]

I forget how flat they are, they're like fuzzy land flounders.

[@delavago5379]

😂😂😂😂😂 best description

[@Tropicalpisces]

I love it.

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Loved this comment 😂

[@melodywolf5962]

Now I'm going to go around for the rest of the day saying fuzzy land flounders and pancake weasels

[@pinkgaga32]

So, a carpet

[@sophya3410]

Badgers are wild animals and should be respected as such. Only experienced rescue people should look after them and rehabilitate them. Thank you for rescuing those little darlings 😊

[@FarmerFpv]

Yes, and they were not experienced they failed Billie the badger. They interacted with her way too much. At our rescue we never let the wild animals imprint on us. We always rotate people and do not have the same person feed the animal every day. We also wear masks. We bottle-feed wild animals with species-correct sock puppets or stuffed animals. We don't hold them like lap dogs or tease them to play with our hands. They failed a second badger as well. Badgers are not hard to release to the wild if you do it correctly. This rescue center should be shut down. Ridiculous to say thank you to them when they purposely fail the badges due to being overly attached to them and forgetting what their job is. This is a problem with many private rescues they are not professionals. They are overly emotional animal lovers who should not be working at a rescue. You have to be a strong person to work at a rescue. She is weak and lets logic go out the window.

[@Ranger830]

As an old solider who’s seen a lot! Especially with what’s going on these days I really enjoy these happy videos! Does wonders for my PTSD keep up the great work!!! Thank you 🙏 never fails to make me smile 😀

[@Hellalala]

Thank you for your service!!

[@Sam-oh3je]

😍😍😍

[@guydreamr]

Drop a tab of MDMA, that will help as well.

[@Ranger830]

Fresh out! 🤣🤙 happy 420 though!!!! I live in Fl plenty of shrooms around these parts!

[@retrocognify]

@@Ranger830 LMAO

[@danielbrown1724]

Billie's like "listen human, you have introduced me to the comforts of domesticity and now I will accept nothing less, so don't even think about setting me free" 😆

[@CHMichael]

Setting free? Kick me out of the house !

[@purpleface4016]

Daniel Brown imagine if this woman accidentally domesticates badgers and creates a whole new class of pet besides cats and dogs

[@allthecoolfolks3350]

A hundred years later we have the first domesticated badger

[@tedpetrimoulx5020]

Right!!😆

[@xx3astmanxx928]

Domesticated badgers would kick so much ass lol

[@memyself5866]

People: "You will be wild and free!" Badger: "No."

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

no the animal rescuers made sure that wasn't going to happen by treating them all like domestic pets. thats the difference between professional animal handlers and people doing it for their own benefit, you dont treat wild animals like pets if you expect them to be released. you dont treat dogs like pets if you expect them to work either.

[@lifeisgood1776]

@@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse Take the joke don't make sense out of it pls

[@thelion2751]

@@lifeisgood1776 he take it to serious

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

@@lifeisgood1776 joke? What joke...?

[@lifeisgood1776]

@@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse you dont get it

[@batzzz2044]

I think all animals down to ants are way more intelligent then we give them credit for. When you see animals as individuals a whole new world of interaction opens up. They are unique and have preferences like we do and it just takes meeting the right one. My sincerest thank you for being a good steward for these precious gifts.

[@bobbifreedman9393]

I love that over seven million people have taken a break from the crazy world we live in to simply fall in love. Bless all wildlife rehabilitaters. Thank you for sharing!

[@nascha58]

"so now instead of having one friendly badger, we have two friendly badgers" Two friendly badgers: roll around while probably saying "ahhh tis the life"

[@skyfalldeadpool1633]

The badgers are like " we love the place with snacks and belly rubs. We are never leaving "

[@migjtyalfie4501]

And what happened to the other one it just dispeared ?¿? It's one thing to keep it but another to deprive her of a friend and not a dog she needs another badger and it's cruel to take her away from the lady to say she's too friendly but then build her some outdoors place when she's already humanized is just cruel

[@nascha58]

@@migjtyalfie4501 the other one wasn't a candidate for release as well. She stated at the end of the video that Billie can play with Polly & Gertie. I guess the spotlight here is Billie but I'd love to think that both of them are happily playing in their new enclosure now

[@migjtyalfie4501]

@@nascha58 oh thank God !!¡¡! Thank you , yes that is so nice to think she's not alone they better build it well !!!;. Or they can escape !!! Nothing sadder then 2 escapees who are not ment for the wild !!!!!! I did not catch the other ones name so when she said that I assumed it was the dogs !!! Lol. Thank you again , stay safe - hashtag watching badger videos at 4 am - ha !!!!

[@m7744321]

lol right these two know whats what they have no intention of going to the wild lol

[@ethanfairweather8736]

Theodore Roosevelt had one of these running around the White House when he was President. The badgers name was Josiah and Roosevelt described him as “ looking like a mattress with legs.”

[@lappelduvide6751]

This has made my day.

[@okamijubei]

In the other words, that's his way to call that badger, cute?

[@WetCanoot]

I love this, I really do

[@stoner.skitty4187]

Roosevelt was like the ultra super Chad of his time. So manly, lol i love it 😂

[@thelastoutcast6031]

@@stoner.skitty4187 he was the ultimate Human. Sadly no other human being has been like him. We need more Teddy Roosevelts.

[@trienasee2136]

It is amazing how all of the animal rescuers always say they will not be a candidate for release, because they really wants to keep the animal around for themselves. Precious!

[@megz2151]

I swear I was thinking the same thing … to myself I said she keeps saying she is trying so hard to make sure it is released then shows her treating the animal like a baby in the next breath … umm yea like I do think it’s because they want to keep the animal . I think they do everything they can to make sure it’s totally dependent on them so they can’t release them back into the wild 😂

[@DOTTYTIME]

Billie has been given a another mission in life, teaching us all the value of caring for and about our wildlife.

[@rachelw821]

anything that is simultaneously chubby and flat, I'm ok with!

[@tiernancampbell5817]

Rachel W your moving mad

[@nightgaurdmoved7166]

He's flubby.. flat and chubby mixed

[@outrunthestars4938]

Their so flat

[@_Unpleasant_]

Same here!

[@Octane.on.pawz.]

She is a chloak

[@bluejogan690]

Na that's not a badger that's a badger possessed by the spirit of a Hufflepuff

[@Mikedot]

The bumbling badger of mediocrity

[@paperfox5292]

@@Mikedot Sie können mich mal. Sir.

[@josephgeubtner]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluejogan690]

@Bzkxtt oof

[@VicMeep]

@Bzkxtt no u

[@bonnieforman9700]

Good food, good friends, loved, spoiled and cared for - who needs the wild?

[@alwayswright3896]

Some animals imprint no matter how hard rehabbers try. This woman opened a facility because of a lack of having one in the area so she's learning too. So what if he didn't get released in the wild- she is giving him his best life and Billie doesn't seem to mind.

[@wilfhigginson465]

Public warning: Don't ever approach a wild badger, they are nothing like the Badgers in this video

[@themadlad8540]

A badger will bow up on you . They don't run. I know from experience.

[@ChopFooey]

BBC has a special on badgers and one in particular named Stoffel was afraid of nothing. On one of his many escapes he marched right into the lion enclosure and attempted to whip a lion's ass, they nearly killed him but fear of death does not exist in that animal.

[@youwillneverknowmyname4180]

@@ivarbergstedt6202 wtf

[@lantz2326]

@@ChopFooey I love them even more now lmao

[@gorkhawarlord4943]

Yup. Seen it in far cry 4 and 5

[@bwackbeedows3629]

She's just built different.

[@pablomoyahens599]

Coochie man references

[@ariezweatherford6861]

T1 references

[@areczek8866]

Bill differly NODDERS

[@oscarhibberd6277]

Just a different breed

[@Alwyn_Nito]

eh.......why r you choking that tiny being

[@scaredroom]

"Those things are meaner than snot." I was so glad to see this friendly, domesticated badger!

[@jonhohensee3258]

It wasn't domesticated.

[@stephc4114]

that is what happens when it thinks the human is it's mom. you can't just adopt an adult badger and expect the same

[@mikemahoney6840]

They'll rip you up.Raccoons can be mean too.

[@shiroumxm2052]

@@mikemahoney6840 and spider monkeys!! mean little bastards

[@panchogonzales6409]

Billy " ain't no dummy"! 😂 She has it made, roof, food, AC, bed, treats, baths, loved, spoiled. 😂 💕

[@zaelheimricht4978]

''When we realised she was not a candidate for release, i was really sad.'' Morgan Freeman : That is a lie. It was the happiest day of her life.

[@kirstenanderson7313]

Yasss, 🤥 I was thinking the same thing.

[@PartialVeil]

@Timmy Pruitt This lady was practically trying to domesticate the thing. She treats her rehab animals like pets and wonders why they can't be released smh.

[@mercedesm6839]

@@PartialVeil you saw her interacting with one animal well after it had imprinted on her. that is not justification for your assumptions.

[@PartialVeil]

@@mercedesm6839 Uhm it shouldn't have imprinted on her in the first place. Professional wildlife rehab centers keep their interaction to a minimum for this very reason.

[@gloomypup]

@@PartialVeil um she picked him up when she was a baby she had to give it extra attention and time. Can't just feed then isolate.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

A badger and a French Bulldog, perfect personality explosion, both think they are the baddest thing on the planet

[@7he.Polexican]

I meeaaann, this isn't a honey badger. But I get what you mean. Haha

[@waffer_981]

lord cobi what is wrong with you

[@apegrasshoplizard]

@@waffer_981 he lives in the U.K. and is 12 years old.

[@maribethspence6740]

Hahaha good comment 😂

[@maribethspence6740]

@@lord_cobi why are you even commenting. Haven't you ever heard the saying "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all" yeah you'd be a much smarter person if you'd learn this.

[@v1Broadcaster]

after watching a badger documentary this has my heart racing all the way through

[@HomeSlice97]

Mustelids are pound-for-pound some of the coolest mammals out there. Definitely don’t make great pets in most cases, but they’re such fascinating and impressive animals. So much character too!

[@ianbabcock6802]

Meanwhile that coyote is thinking “WHY THE HELL IS A BADGER RUNNING AROUND HERE?!?!?!”

[@Memessssss]

Lmaoo

[@atsilawaya]

ROFLMAO and tried to get the hell out of dodge quick when he/she saw the Badger

[@onmydoloo]

I thought that was a wolf, im blind lol.

[@themightyflog]

Coyotes and badgers hunt together in the wild. They get along.

[@102allenwalker]

Ian Babcock I heard somewhere they hunt together

[@randypalmer2328]

In the category of animals that protect your house, an angry full-grown badger is literally the last thing even Jason Bourne would expect.

[@canoslo6126]

Randy Palmer Yeah, but this badger would be offering him sweet tea and the porch swing if he agreed to scratch her back!

[@KamenRiderRaiden]

But its Jason Bourne, so he *WOULD* expect it

[@matthiasnicolai8306]

Better take badger´s big brother, the wolverine. Before Jason Bourne could close his surprised mouth again, his nutsack would be ripped off for good. The rest I really don´t want to imagine...

[@uUuWolf16uUu]

@idoj654123 It's funny. A wolverine would probably be the perfect guard for your house, because they are extremely territorial. And if you raise them, you will become part of the territory. Which means you are HIS and no one can touch you. On the second thought... that might be bad because you might wake up one day and see a scared post boy on a tree while the wolverine is hissing at him.

[@karalantz6520]

idoj654123 are you implying they didn’t rly rescue them and just wanted them as pets? Bc that’s kinda not cool :(

[@captainsarcasm1567]

What a good woman. She decided to take things into her own hands when there wasn't enough being done

[@ci8383]

She loved the badger so much that she couldnt let it become a wild animal. Thats the truth.

[@jonhohensee3258]

Yeah, she didn't try real hard at re-wilding.

[@aidenstewardson1278]

“Stop bitting my legs im going to report you to hr”

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

Hahahahaha! I got a good laugh when she said that myself! Hahahahaha!!

[@draconianpomegranate2299]

Aiden Stewardson 😂😂😂

[@creaminyu]

😂

[@WhenToastersAttack]

Bzkxtt you one of those people who’s mean for no good reason?

[@p1x3l4t10n]

@Bzkxtt ok

[@Emma.V.Rose.]

Imagine seeing someone taking their badger for a walk-

[@tagrisaj3344]

Florida man

[@johncadden8369]

Can I pet it

[@kar_trix5k461]

I've seen some lady taking her goose for a walk once...good times :')

[@felobatirmoheb4884]

@@kar_trix5k461 *peace was never an option*

[@robertbobbypelletreaujr2173]

My neighbor was walking a pet gray wolf at 2am, as me and my bestie were like:"yooo! Thats a wolf!". She went over and petted it as it began to leap an jump around in circles all happy. Wolves appear to have a hinged body when they run,as opposed to dogs. It was incredible to see one on our streets, because we never saw one outside of training or wilderness trips. I am in full agreeance with you that seeing someone walking a badger would definitely be a memorable moment for sure.

[@halloweenallyearround4889]

Thank you for rescuing, protecting and loving Billie, Polly, Gertie and the other non-humans. And for raising consciousness about how precious they are. You are absolutely right when saying every single animal is awesome and special. You have a such a sweet loving family. Congratulations!!

[@tana5098]

Totally agree. 👍

[@Witchofthewoods.]

This badger 🦡 couldn't have landed in a better place!! It's a miracle Billie's done so well and she's opened my eyes to the world of honey Badgers and the fact they can be loveable and sweet. Not to mention funny 🤣 as can be! What a beautiful story. I love this wildlife Lady. She's a doll.

[@DropkickNation]

This video has badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers badgers. Your profile name has a mushroom mushroom!

[@goldgemss]

@@DropkickNation what is wrong with you.

[@DropkickNation]

@@goldgemss You may be too young to understand that reference.

[@goldgemss]

@@DropkickNation ok

[@DropkickNation]

@@goldgemss Look up "badger music video" by Mr. WeebL.

[@syntaxed2]

Badgers have such "flat" physique...they look almost like a carpet with legs ahaha

[@Endermanlord1]

That is the best comparison i have ever heard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bnic9471]

My husband said they remind him of big, furry woodticks. He needs to watch what he says, though, having moved to the Badger State.

[@KenYahh]

they really do😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@airi101]

Hairy Pancake 😂

[@Lunaontheinternet]

I know right?! They’re so cute >w

[@shionkreth7536]

"Alright, we're just gonna get her healthy and release her in to the wild." *doesn't work* "Alright, we're going to bring her to schools so she can teach children to respect wildlife" Can I just say this is an impressively resourceful organization with very well-meaning and flexible thinkers?

[@robertgoss4842]

Very well said!

[@majimeakoe544]

Ha ha, they have own different way though. to keep !!

[@allin3940]

Glad you made this comment. Changed my perspective a bit because my first thought was, if you wanted her in the wild, why rehab her which is in many cases just domestication. Especially when she was found that young? Why not try to put her with other badgers?

[@fxllenluc.2955]

Billie and Gertie playing: cuteness overload ❤. So awesome that Billie gets to teach children about wildlife, wonderful idea!

[@RocioRiodd]

Animals are here with us not for us. Amazing. Precious all of them

[@pandapower3076]

At this point I think all animals are just wierd looking dogs.

[@VenymNyx]

This made me audibly laugh.

[@callmeanon307]

I mean even tiger sharks get jealous if you give to much attention to another shark

[@pixelz9067]

Hah

[@pandapower3076]

@@ScubaKron Honey chill out its a joke.

[@spec7501]

Just a flat dog you ask me

[@omegaforcezero5440]

I finally understand why hufflepuff have badgers as their house mascot.

[@drogo1913]

Omega Force Zero huffelpuff???

[@omegaforcezero5440]

@@drogo1913 A Harry Potter Hogwarts house

[@drogo1913]

Omega Force Zero oh right, right I forgot about that

[@deeja2009]

Bzkxtt ;-; most wild badgers are kinda aggressive, but I’ve met some really kind badgers too. They don’t really fit in, like hufflepuff house. (Not hating on Hufflepuff)

[@strawbeary7285]

I though badgers were a made up animal for Harry Potter. I didn’t know they actually existed.They look strange lol.

[@monvalleytruth5111]

She didn’t loose out she had a purpose in life to teach others about her species that is her purpose she seems she has such a beautiful soul 🙏🏼❤️

[@KateDeFacto]

That badger IS really adorable. I am glad she is living a full and happy life.

[@MrJockelito]

"I'm gonna report you to HR". 😂😂

[@Ada-pc8rf]

😂😂😂😂

[@WetCanoot]

P e r f e c t i o n

[@beu9245]

Up next: Billy the badger gets fired due to assault allegations

[@toxicstatesofamerica1277]

Like they'll do anything...

[@RedTitan5]

Billie will head the hr later.. Now she fires anyone wahahah

[@worldofbeauty4622]

Teaching kids to respect animals at a young should be part of the school curriculum!

[@DarkMatterVisible]

Amen

[@emeraldemerald6459]

It is that's why they are there.

[@ballonstudios7799]

Yws

[@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084]

agreed

[@itsmimi3154]

So true

[@martinbachmann6283]

@3:30 Billie being a little "impolite" Badger? Made me laugh so hard I gotta serious side ache now! What a BEAUTIFUL creature she is!

[@glyniswilliams2968]

Thank You ALL for what You ALL do ☺️ God Bless You 💞

[@susanscovill6817]

I like how you’ve let her be around coyotes. In the wild they hunt together.

[@kevinhasch3097]

Really

[@Michaeldemented94]

When hunting burrowing animals, one flushes the prey from the hole and the other catches the prey as it emerges from the burrow

[@CyberDagger003]

@@Michaeldemented94 We bred hounds specifically to work together that way, and badgers and coyotes figured it out on their own. Damn.

[@SoloClone]

Just recently Baboons have been stealing puppies from humans, raise them and feed them as they get older they alert them to wild animal attacks..... They are evolving

[@primeaulife2857]

@@SoloClone wtf thats crazy

[@juliarose3657]

“I’ll report you to HR” 😂

[@hunterjardine7148]

Julia H-W I was looking for someone else who found that funny too

[@sherrihinton8567]

Yes it is very cute

[@swishswoosh6556]

Yes sir *i mean yass gurl*

[@UserX860]

HR ?

[@irondragon1785]

Miss Buckingham and the head of hr is a honey badger, just standing on the desk glaring

[@brianblackwelder9533]

It's a personal relationship between the lonesome and the needed. She found kindness within you. Nicely done.

[@thegametroll6264]

Usually, when I think of badgers, I see a grouchy, cromugian neighbor of the outdoors. She's so dang, precious!❤

[@tracypolselli1464]

I don’t blame Billie at all. “Fend for myself? Heck no lady.”

[@cynthiaisako]

🤣🤣🤣

[@emordnilap4747]

You're saying there are no ball pits, or plastic drawers in the forest? I'm not going!

[@bonnieforman9700]

I love this story. I never would have thought a badger could be so bonded to humans or be so entertaining and happy in a person's life. Great work to this rehab seeing her as being in jeopardy if released.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

There is a guy in Alaska with wolverines you should see

[@bonnieforman9700]

@@deanfirnatine7814 How do I find him. What's the site or KZbin name?

[@ferrarasabrina]

@@lord_cobi you're sick

[@ThisguySL]

@@lord_cobi Weeb...

[@SensationalBanana]

Even Syrian Hamsters bond exceptionally with humans, and they're literally anti-social creatures. There's so much more to animals than many still believe. Love these kinds of videos, they shine a light where it's needed!

[@990rallen]

Had a lousy day today, this video snapped me out of it...thanks!

[@Ruckus88]

If this badger didn't make you smile at least once you probably have a heart of stone..

[@Monty2289]

Billie go fetch: Billie: fetches Bring it here Billie: *falls over*

[@lupin2361]

Okay, there’s still a few kinks you need to work out, Billie, but you’ll get there eventually!

[@tragodecarolina]

“ stop attacking my legs I’m trying to get work done I’m going to report you to HR “ 🤣

[@sorrymrgoogle2601]

Lol me too

[@flautalee3090]

So sweet and funny.

[@AllTheButtons87]

Badgering her, ironic 😂😂😂

[@camrynmassengale6073]

Stop

[@camrynmassengale6073]

sorry

[@mikeruzza1463]

First badger I've seen people so upclose!! Wow, she's very cute!!! Thanks for all you do for God's critters. Bless your work.

[@bendoveryomama16]

Everytime I see a badger I can only think one thing. HUFFLEPUFF

[@meowpower08]

They’re particularly good finders

[@cornwallis8297]

Shialaubeef i FIND that to be particularly true

[@tmalaklaryka]

💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@cleoldbagtraallsorts3380]

The Hufflepuff badger is a different species, the European badger.

[@laurap.3075]

@Kiera McCarron I am

[@alysonshorthouse8858]

American badgers are scary when they're adults! They look so bad-ass. Out British badgers look like distinguished older gentlemen in comparison

[@CorporateColonel]

that probs has something to do with our independence/revolutionary war and such.

[@AtarahDerek]

At least our badgers are honest about their intentions to rip your face off if you get too close. Your badgers will lure you in for tea and biscuits first.

[@hollycaffeinatednerdgirl940]

@@AtarahDerek 😂😂😂

[@michaelpibostherapyrecipes5699]

That's funny

[@gillotte]

And the British badgers aren't as aggressive either. I follow a family on Facebook in Britain that has a family of badgers that visits them to eat. They almost can eat out of her hand that's how close they'll get. They even have little tour groups that come over to watch them through the glass patio doors. They're amazing to watch.

[@christianchauhan23]

That baby 🦡 is super cute.

[@Lilwhitedove3]

Billie is so adorable. 🐾🐾💜💋🦦

[@KodiakKetchup]

Badgers are usually insanely aggressive, but this proves even the most aggressive animals can be soft

[@-Wreckanize-]

I agree. Love my badger shaving brush.

[@kylegumbert6816]

When any animal feels love the want to show it back even cold blooded reptiles. What does it teach us? Animals are better people!!!!

[@cdogthehedgehog6923]

@@kylegumbert6816 ehh idunno about most small reptiles. They have like one braincell, and when it bounces around and makes contact with the skull, they think of food. Thats about it.

[@benbowland]

There needs to be a certain level of intelligence to override the aggression. Certain species--particularly certain reptiles, fish, and amphibians, are just destined to be aggressive.

[@KodiakKetchup]

@@benbowland nice to know

[@susieast450]

I've never seen a domesticated badger. She's adorable 😆😆

[@user-dr1bj1bq2e]

Where is polly ?

[@blod9862]

Tamed, not domesticated, domestication takes many generations of selective breeding

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodla2091]

Last badger I saw was one that chased me back to my vehicle.

[@d-rockpain4250]

Look up "service gator". There is a gator who is a licensed service animal. I believe almost any species can imprint on humans, given the people are loving and hopefully experienced at training. Bears, large cats, fish, spiders...... when a human is an animal's source of food, and social interaction is similar to a family unit(especially when animals are raised this way from youth), then I am always amazed at what animal can become tamed. When 2 animals that would normally be considered predator and prey come together with a commonallity, then they can build cross-species friendships. Just like people are drawn together by similar interest or life experience, so can animals build bonds. If an animal wants for nothing, then why does it need to become territorial or predatory? Thank you internet for allowing us to share adorable videos of these odd bonds.

[@susieast450]

@@d-rockpain4250 I agree 😊

[@timk800]

these videos always leave me smiling.

[@tooshay4me]

Cracked me up when she said to Billie, “I’m going to report you to HR.” 🤣😂🤣

[@roberthalstead5545]

"We realized we had not one friendly badger, but two friendly badger" I know the point is to release them into the wild after their rehabilitation, but that has got to be one of the best phases I believe I have ever heard. Amazing animals, and the amazing people looking out for them. Thanks for sharing this video. I needed something to brighten my day, and this was it.

[@user-dr1bj1bq2e]

Whereeeee is polly ???????

[@wisdomfox857]

They never want to release them they raise them as pets

[@bcrossfire1219]

Most people: "Badgers are mean, vicious little bastards" This video: Badgers purring, playing fetch, and befriending dogs

[@OpwzRouge]

They are like Chihuahuas,crazy or chill

[@cybremystica93]

Well it’s been domesticated and reared in captivity, British badgers in particular are usually shy and docile and will not attack unless cornered and provoked

[@Krosstic]

Wild American badgers are really mean, the lady said it herself, they chase off grizzly bears, they’re not to be trifled with.

[@cgi2002]

@@Krosstic it's a key difference. In the UK badgers basically have no natural predators so while they have the potential for extreme violence, it is not their go to response.

[@jarrodalston4411]

Don't forget the badger toots

[@TrollBot.]

Theyre gonna be mean and rough, WRONG! Not 1 but 2 friendly Badgers!!!❤😂

[@baphomathedude8057]

Billie is super smart, they knew that if she played nice, they'd have food, water and safety.

[@Caprica-od6oc]

I;\'m glad that even though she could not be released into the wild, at least she will live the rest of her life being well taken care of

[@milkshakeman3006]

You should probably delete this comment before the activists see it

[@nenamartinez5106]

the crybaby liberals are coming for you lmao

[@theowl1937]

We should get it to the point where animals don't need to worry about us, hunting is one thing, but we're natures caretakers, they should be able to rely on us for care rather than fear us because of the bad actors. Animals aren't trophy's, nor do they owe us anything, it's our duty to care for and preserve our planet, so bless people like her.

[@user-ys8jx1qx1l]

@@milkshakeman3006 What's wrong with their comment?

[@milkshakeman3006]

@@user-ys8jx1qx1l the activists there will get mad. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it.

[@ryanjstannard]

Billie is the most Hufflepuff badger that I’ve ever seen.

[@laughingseal2282]

Am I the only one who wants a badger pet after this video? Damn

[@teresamoscatelli239]

@@laughingseal2282 that's a REALLY bad, sad and dangerous thought

[@laughingseal2282]

@@teresamoscatelli239 Sad?

[@teresamoscatelli239]

@@laughingseal2282 yes, unfortunately many species are endangered because of the pet trade (in other words our ego), such as monkeys, marmosets, parrots, macaws, Lemurs, ... Wild animals should stay wild

[@flowerden9644]

Yay!! I was honestly looking for comments like this, I am a Hufflepuff

[@michelleshaw1211]

Amazing.. I really couldn't imagine this. Thank you for putting her needs first. A Colorado Mountain Grandma USA 💜✌️

[@zapot66]

Life has purpose, so true. Blessings to all who help life get better through love, compassion and patience.

[@BetweenTheLyons]

Top 5 Facts I learned from this 🤯 1. Badgers Purr? 2. Badgers Purr. 3. No, you don't.. UNDERSTAND.. 4. Badgers. Purr. Dude. 5. BADGERS PURR!

[@C00kii0]

🤣😂😂🤣😂😂🤣

[@Sara-iu5lk]

Do badgers fart😂😂😂💨💨💨

[@googlepoodle5814]

Aileen Sandoval 3:29 you’re welcome

[@lindaferguson985]

Did you know that badgers purr? Purring badgers...don't seem right...

[@MeeMee-vu9tr]

Wow your smarter than me I only learned HOW DARN CUTE THE BADGER IS

[@louisesassberntsen2195]

I love the fact, that Billie became an ambassador animal since she couldn't be released. Some places will put the animal down if it can't get back to the wild.

[@r.r.r9746]

Not after having hand raised them. That never happens

[@pinrhyme6703]

@@r.r.r9746 ever heard of Peta?

[@netherdominater9960]

Pin Rhyme Don't speak of those fake activists and their murder protocols

[@featherlessbiped6586]

@@pinrhyme6703 wait, what about peta? Never heard anything like that. Do you have any link?

[@pinrhyme6703]

@@featherlessbiped6586 they kill 80% of the animals they rescue, dont believe me? Look up

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Just because this is an animal does not mean it is stupid. This is pretty much how the wolf was turned into the domestic dog breeds that are loved around the world today. Why would this badger want to leave an environment with plenty of food, clean water, housing and plenty of play time without stress of something trying to kill it? This is a very smart badger, that figured it out in one generation. Now it lives the best life. It is the other badgers that stay wild that are not too smart. I have often wondered that very thing about foxes. They must see how dogs are taken care off. You would think a smarter than average fox would figure it out and just start living with a human.

[@stainlesssteelfox1]

There are domesticated foxes.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@stainlesssteelfox1 Yes, they have been tamed by selective breeding. The step of the animal domesticating itself like they think happened with cats and dogs has, as far as anyone knows has not ever happened.

[@mikefratz7753]

I don't care what anyone says a loved animal is always happier than a wild animal

[@diakydiaz]

Narrator: “If we can’t release her back into the wild, then we will love and care for her.” Billie: “Works for me! What’s for dinner four years from now?” Coyote: "Why is there a wild badger inside our house??"

[@bobbob465]

The moment I saw that coyote I got really really excited. Coyotes and badgers hunting together is one of the coolest, most unexpected wildlife relationships I've ever learned about and I kind of hoped the two of them would pair up.

[@waterbird91]

Cause the father does great w/ the mini pig.

[@waterbird91]

No no no, cause the badger does great w/ the mini pig and the little kid goat replies the baby ant eater.

[@jonas1275]

you got me with the coyote :D thanks for the laugh

[@RKupyr]

🤣😂

[@w0rmsinger]

Billie is the true mascot of the Hufflepuff house

[@huffleclaw1019]

Omg yes 💛🖤💛

[@dietrichahlers6125]

Hufflepuff love ❤️

[@fabiocucafresca5083]

Nerd stfu

[@elenaperales5411]

I'm a proud Hufflepuff

[@breadling798]

@@fabiocucafresca5083 hush communist

[@gunargundarson1626]

I like how one of the most lax places you can own an animal, also has very limited animal shelters. Fun fact: There are more tigers living in Texas than most parts of Asia.

[@saywhat9158]

She’s a great Ambassador animal to show badgers in a very positive light rather than ruthless killers. On the other hand, the fact that you ended up domesticating two of them might be reason to modify your rehab methods before you end up with a farm of “wild” animals. Much respect though for caring enough to take on such an arduous time, energy and learning task of helping your local wildlife.

[@NickKrige]

if I'd known "professional badger scratcher" was an option my life choices would've been way different

[@adityarai5367]

Hey man nice car what do you do for living? Ahh! I'm a professional badger scratcher.

[@FabFunty]

@@adityarai5367 Is there a further education course to become a certified badger bather to ? 😉

[@adityarai5367]

@@FabFunty ohh yeah its a bachelor degree takes 2 years to complete and the job opportunities are endless but you'll have to work really hard to earn a good amount as it's a job for a professional. Badger Bathing is no joke. Cheers for your career.

[@adityarai5367]

@@FabFunty if you're wondering where you can get the degree from you can study in the University of animal kindness and nourishment.

[@matthewxbradley7102]

It may be unfortunate to some people that an animal can’t be released but I feel the important thing is wherever the animal is happy and that sweet badger looks very happy.

[@paxhumana2015]

There needs to be some boy badgers for Billie and Polly.

[@EllaAngeli]

@@paxhumana2015 We dont want to be breeding non wild badgers. We dont want to attempt to domesticate them.

[@rhaven50]

Good life too. Good for educational purposes too.

[@jules3048]

This!

[@zeex9338]

@@EllaAngeli Why not? The non-domesticated animals are dying, and domesticated animals have a tendency of living longer, happier lives.

[@SR-vs9kj]

I am so glad there are people like you, Stephanie. You have built this ground up, and have made a real difference.

[@annelang2791]

Es ist so schön zu sehen das es allen Tieren bei euch gut geht. Vorallem euer Einsatz in Schulen ist großartig. Kinder können so viel im Umgang mit Tieren lernen.

[@MarleneBlackwinter]

My husband's uncle runs an orphaned wildlife sanctuary, and one Badger when released...went as far as the maibox, and dug in. That's as 'wild' as he wanted to get. Overall, pretty successful with saving and getting them ready for wild-living, but there's always those ones that form attachments and become part of the family. ....even if they live by the mailbox. lol

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

EXACTLY. Most do go back and some don't. They chose the same thing as the wild dogs did thousands of years ago that became domesticated.

[@MarleneBlackwinter]

@@wilsonrawlin8547 Yes, exactly. The ones that choose to stay 'Home' well they have quite enviable lives....they're Family. Even if one of them lives out by the mailbox and 'barks' at the mailcarrier...still Family, and he does come inside when he feels the need for company and such. lol

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

@@MarleneBlackwinter Agree. They are special and I've loved everyone that chose to stay during my lifetime. ;D

[@MarleneBlackwinter]

@@wilsonrawlin8547 I would say and think you'd agree from your experience that you refer to that some choose to stay for the Love they sense and feel...some of ours have left, then returned later after trying the wilds. The returnees, they're solidly dedicated to staying. lol ❤❤ Some returnees won't even go out in the 'Haven Yard' (Fenced to keep it a safe zone) unless one of us is out there as well. Such is life with animals.❤❤❤

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

@@MarleneBlackwinter So true. All of them are special, but I do have a soft spot in my heart for the wild animals that choose to stay with you :o)

[@chriss2295]

Animals act wild because that’s what nature requires. Friendly comes when life is easy.

[@wedge72]

This. There is little time for play in nature when you are always in survival mode and wondering when you'll find your next meal.

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

They’re wild with US. We’re a ghastly threat to all wildlife. Look what happens when we’re not.

[@donnie9001]

so true...

[@MagicianFlip69]

Just like humans and the purge

[@bobbyharrison171]

That badger hit the lottery 😂

[@chaseaustin5347]

I would give that badger everything I own

[@nikkinicole5588]

Billie in the flower pot is so cute. I'm happy she's not being released. She's safer with y'all and she gets all the love she wants.

[@davidhintz1]

++whispered++ he´s a she. ;o)

[@nikkinicole5588]

@@davidhintz1 thx I fixed it.

[@Karmy.]

@@lord_cobi leave

[@elleramirez1373]

When my golden retriever was a puppy, she managed to climb into a large flower pot and slept on the plants that were in it. We took a picture of it, but now we can’t find it

[@Sh1ryyu]

Nikki Nicole when

[@haze2770]

Badger: *attacc legs* "I'll report you to HR"

[@first1nameknows396]

😂

[@jyotikaj7395]

You are doing a great work ❤ God bless ❤

[@frednone]

I've always enjoyed badgers', "If you leave me alone, I'll leave you alone, but if you mess with me, I will make you wish you were never born," attitude,

[@richardandretti2680]

Billie: "if you think I am going to leave all this love and attention, and go live in the wild, think again lady.. I am here to stay".

[@Stiffler1109]

Yep...much like Matt Foley (if the character doesn't ring a bell, think Inspirational Speaker on SNL with Chris Farley, who was living in a van down by the river until he checked out the better scene with whatever family he visited.

[@uhok9986]

Billie is shaped like a table lmao she’s so cute ❤️

[@chicagoliightsx]

Lmfao! Relatable tho 😔

[@Anonymous-uy9tw]

U shaped like a table? That’s kinda hot

[@102allenwalker]

Anonymous 1 lmao 🤣

[@user-wl7um2qy5p]

I think I love badgers they are cute.

[@wendysomers810]

BADGERS ARE EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT AS WELL.

[@DEEZ_N4T]

“We were getting Billy ready for the wild” “W R O N G”

[@cultofmalgus1310]

smothered her too much. Its hard not to.

[@fubar1217]

@@cultofmalgus1310 I was going to say something similar. They played with her too much.

[@brucebruce7065]

They did it on purpose

[@aceous99]

if not , they will provide a loving home. Don't use words out of context please.

[@KDrop84]

Humans are dumb