There are several subspecies of badger in North America. The subspecies that occurs in British Columbia is different than the more common one that is found in the Prairies. The difference between the subspecies is one of the reasons that the jeffersonii subspecies is endangered in Canada.

For this reason, a Federal Recovery Team was set up in 2001 to address recovery of the jeffersonii subspecies.

Recovery Strategy for jeffersonii Badgers PDF version

jeffersonii badgers are also a federally-listed species at risk and Environment Canada, in consultation with the recovery team, is in the process of developing Critical Habitat guidelines for the species. For more information on Critical Habitat and the Species At Risk Act, please click here.

Who is on the Recovery Team?

The recovery team is composed of representatives from federal and provincial governments, ranching and farming industries, research scientists, First Nations, and conservation organizations.

For more information on the jeffersonii Badger Recovery Team, please contact Ian Adams.

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