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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Mustelidae |
| Genus | : | Taxidiinae |
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| Scientific Name | : | Taxidea Taxus |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 40cm - 75cm (16in - 29in) |
| Weight | : | 11kg - 14kg (24lbs - 30lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 30km/h (18mph) |
| Life Span | : | 4 - 10 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Brown, Black, White |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Favourite Food | : | Worms |
| Habitat | : | Woodland and hedgerows |
| Average Litter Size | : | 3 |
| Main Prey | : | Worms, Roots, Fruit |
| Predators | : | Human, Eagle, Wildcats |
| Distinctive Features | : | Flattened body and long claws |