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are his long, cruel claws, used both as tools and weaj^ons, 

 Avhich, combined with his sharp teeth, make him an 

 animal to be attacked cautiously. Both back and front 

 feet have five strong toes set well in the flesh, armed 

 with claws that make the Badger a veritable steam 



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sliovel for digging. Once give him ever so small a 

 start and he can burrow faster than anything can 

 follow him. Or let him back into his hole, bracing 

 his hind feet, and any Dog, Fox, or Coyote who tries to 

 draw him out Avill be torn, bitten, and most likely have 

 his throat cut." 



'' Are Badgers good for anything but to keep down 



