Two badger together, in one video. Itchy and Scrawny tail? 26th July 2025

I received quite an unexpected bonus, when I reviewed last week's badger footage. One video had two badgers together. Like, I mean they were together, rather than two badgers that met unexpectedly.

The only badgers I am aware of that I've seen go around like this are/were Itchy and Scrawny tail.
Though, it could be sheer coincidence, and this is another pair of badgers. However, in this first video you can just make out a badger having scratch on the other side of the fence; exactly as Itchy did.

In this second video, a few seconds after the first, a large badger, reminiscent of Itchy comes under the fence. Behind it, is a smaller, more wary badger. This is reminiscent of Scrawny tail.  Sadly, this badger came under the fence (or not) whilst my trail cam was having a 30 second rest.

This next sequence films the badgers after they have come under the fence. Do not worry about the slight discrepancy in times. Clocks on trail cams are notoriously bad at keeping time. They drift atrociously.

Suffice to say, the first badger under the fence settles down to a good, vigorous scratch, much like Itchy. The second badger follows through and then climbs all over Itchy followed by a quick anal rub, pretty much how Scrawny tail used to behave.

This second badger does not sport a scrawny tail. However, it is possible that Scrawny tail's tail has filled out over the months.  

This badger continues to have a thoroughly good scratch.

Two paws not enough. Let's move up a gear and use all four.