Taxidea Taxus (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of badger native to America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Taxidea taxus, a type of American badger, primarily inhabits areas with deep soil and low levels of human disturbance.
- The Taxidea taxus, found in various parts of North America, has distinct white stripes that run along its face and neck.
- American Indians often used Taxidea taxus hides for trade and clothing due to their durability and water resistance.
- Taxidea taxus populations can be found in the western, central, and eastern parts of the United States and northern Mexico.
- American badgers of the species Taxidea taxus may live up to ten years in the wild, relatively long-lived for their size.