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Marty Stouffer's Wild America
Season 11 • Episode 3 • Belligerent as a Badger
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Marty Stouffer's Wild America Season 11, Episode 3: Belligerent as a Badger
Even those as bold as the Bobcat know it's not very bright to pick a fight with a Badger. The quarrelsome Badger remains ready to challenge any opponent, whether to defend itself or to steal a meal. Come meet the pugnacious Badger, and see how its enormous curved claws and array of sharp teeth help it to frighten away potential predators and also to excavate its elaborate den. Watch Marty Stouffer's Wild America Season 11, Episode 3 Belligerent as a Badger in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Marty Stouffer's Wild America Season 11, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Belligerent as a Badger
Even those as bold as the Bobcat know it's not very bright to pick a fight with a Badger. The quarrelsome Badger remains ready to challenge any opponent, whether to defend itself or to steal a meal. Come meet the pugnacious Badger, and see how its enormous curved claws and array of sharp teeth help it to frighten away potential predators and also to excavate its elaborate den.
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