An incredible video shows a confrontation between a mother fox protecting her lair and her cubs from a hungry badger in Yellowstone National Park.
The European badger is the fox’s best friend. The foxes provide leftovers for the honey badgers, and in return, the ferrets keep the common burrow clean. So sweet? The American badger, on the other hand, is clearly not all that friendly…
The American badger is a fossil carnivore – which means that it usually captures its prey underground by digging or probing burrows.
Although foxes are not their primary source of prey, they are known to be able to take down a pack of foxes when given the opportunity. Badgers are known to be tough, aggressive and persistent; Turning away from someone is not an easy thing to do overnight.
Red foxes are closely related, with both males and females showing parental interest in the form of feeding, as well as protecting the burrow from predators. Even first-born tiger cubs are known to occasionally help their parents in the den by taking care of the newborn cubs.
In this video, when a male fox is away, the worst happens: a honey badger attacks. The females try to repel the honey badgers with perseverance and perseverance, but the honey badgers are really tough and it is not entirely suitable for vixen planning.