Another extinct species from Europe is Meles hollitzeri from the Early Pleistocene, remains of which were found in Deutsch-Altenburg, in northeastern Austria, and Untermassfeld, in …

Mar 19, 2011 · Eurasian badgers ( Meles meles ) are widespread throughout the Palearctic region. They are present from as far west as Ireland and Spain to the eastern edges of Russia, …

The European badger (Meles meles) is a mustelid native to almost all of Europe. It has a wide range and a large stable population size and is thought to be increasing in some regions.

Oct 29, 2025 · The European badger (Meles meles) is omnivorous, consuming earthworms, insects, small mammals, birds and their eggs, and also fruits and nuts. It is grayish, with large …

Meles is a genus of badgers containing four living species known as Eurasian badgers, the Japanese badger, Asian badger, Caucasian badger and European badger. I...

Meles – Taxon details on Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). For more multimedia, look at Meles on Wikimedia Commons.

Sep 21, 2025 · Meles refers to a genus within the family Mustelidae, comprising certain species of badgers known for their robust bodies and distinctive black and white facial markings.

Meles is a genus of badgers containing four living species, the Japanese badger (Meles anakuma), Asian badger (Meles leucurus), Caucasian badger (Meles canescens) and …

The Eurasian Badgers (Meles) are a captivating group of mammals that roam the woodlands, grasslands, and farmlands of Europe and Asia. Known for their striking appearance and …

Many authors considered Meles monotypic (Ellerman and Morrison-Scott, 1951; Heptner et al., 1967; Long and Killingley, 1983; Novikov, 1956; Stroganov, 1962).