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Headline: Adorable Trio Of Baby Badgers Recovering After 'Miracle' Rescue In Somerset
Caption: Adorable Trio Of Baby Badgers Recovering After 'Miracle' Rescue In Somerset. These three adorable badger cubs had a tragic start in life but are now on the mend after a “miracle” rescue by a Somerset wildlife charity. The stripy orphans are now safe and receiving expert care at Secret World Wildlife Rescue, after being found alone and vulnerable by a roadside in South Petherton on Monday 7 April. The cubs, estimated to be just 8–9 weeks old, were spotted by a concerned driver who noticed them wandering without their mother. A deceased lactating badger sow, presumed to be their mother, was discovered further along the road - meaning the cubs had been left all alone in the world. One of Secret World’s experienced volunteers swiftly responded to the call, transporting the cubs to the charity’s treatment centre. On arrival, the young badgers were found to be severely underweight, anaemic, and infested with parasites, indicating they had been alone for several days. The trio, two females and one male, have since been named Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, and Lilt. Dr. Pepper, the only male, has already shown a protective streak towards his sibling. Lilt, the smallest of the three, has required extra attention. Thanks to the care and patience of the team, she’s now beginning to take her feeds more confidently. “It’s a delicate balance,” added Katie Gibbs. “We want to build enough trust for feeding, but without allowing them to become tame. Our ultimate goal is to return them to the wild, where they belong.”
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