Even more super cute badger cub clips. 19th April 2026

Before we launch into cute videos, some words of observation. Firstly, I am very impressed with the care and attention lavished on the cubs by the sow. She is very attentive. I can't say if this is instinct or learned, and neither can I tell if this is her first litter. Regardless, she is forever cleaning the cubs and aware of where they are.

Secondly, one of the cubs is very adventurous. It is already wandering off on its own. I'm not sure how long it will live if it keeps this up. While the local roads at either end of the footpath aren't actually the busiest, what cars use them usually travel quite fast, speeding along narrow, unlit country lanes.

Badger cubs seem to have this game called bite each others' tails. This game can get a bit comical.

A bit later on, more tail biting

Then your basic play

If you can't get a tail then an ear will do.  I've seen adults do this ear biting as well.

Still friends.

I wonder if the cubs get tired of endless bathing? This one has a tussle.

Sometimes the sow gets a little too enthusiastic with her cleaning.

Though she is obsessed with cleaning.

Sow has a chilled scratch and clean.

Cubs have a fight.