Grouse predators caught on camera Jul 30, 2008
While literature has often placed blame on rodents, Delehanty said his research has so far proven that ravens, and sometimes badgers, are largely responsible for violating sage grouse nests ... Badgers also approached sage grouse nests to suck the embryo from the eggs. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Tailgate fundraiser starts youth football Jul 29, 2008
There s Green Bay Packers stuff, some NASCAR stuff and stuff from the Wisconsin Badgers. The complex will be dedicated as well during a ceremony as part of the first season-starting program for Chippewa Falls Youth Football. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
60 seconds with former Fresno State defensive lineman Alan Harper Jul 27, 2008
In 2001, then-Fresno State defensive lineman Alan Harper celebrated a Bulldogs' victory on the road against the Wisconsin Badgers. Today, Harper has a chance to celebrate a second straight ArenaBowl victory when the San Jose SaberCats face the Philadelphia Soul at noon in New Orleans. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Buckeyes well represented Jul 25, 2008
The league media tabbed the Wisconsin Badgers second in the league and the Buckeyes will have to travel to Madison (Wis. October 4th for a night game in Camp Randall stadium. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Badger: Pagan symbol of Aggression Jul 23, 2008
Badgers are members of the carnivorous mustelidae family which includes otters and weasels ... Badgers symbolism varies within the culture the animal is found; however, the behavior of the animal remains the same ... Badgers are aggressive, fierce, tenacious hunters. (Suite101.com)
Expert Roundtable: Hardest to stop Jul 23, 2008
He also made seven catches for 88 yards against the Badgers, and his versatility as a back makes him one of the most dangerous weapons in the Big Ten. However, when it comes to playing the Buckeyes, his success has been limited at best. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Rabid Bat' Discovered In East Bay Neighborhood Jul 22, 2008
Animals at high risk for carrying rabies are skunks, bats, dogs that have not been vaccinated against rabies, foxes, coyotes, badgers, weasels, raccoons, and wild and unvaccinated domestic cats. Rodents (gophers, mice, hamsters, squirrels, rats, opossums, guinea pigs) and rabbits are considered very low risk for rabies. (NBC 11, CA)
Otter: Pagan Symbolism and a Legend Jul 15, 2008
Otters are members of the carnivorous mustelidae family which includes weasels, stoats, fishers, minks, martens, wolverines, badgers and polecats (Not skunks). They are found on all continents, except Australia and Antarctica. (Suite101.com)
Onalaska town administrator Tim Dienger, 31, dies Jul 15, 2008
In his junior year as an offensive lineman for the Wisconsin Badgers, he had a choice between sitting out with an injured shoulder or taking cortisone and playing. He played until he blew out his knee. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
SimAnimals, an All-New Franchise from the Sims Label Launches in January 2009! Jul 15, 2008
And also some mischievous characters like foxes, raccoons, badgers, crows and bears who love to stir up trouble. Get in the middle of the action as they all come together in your very own forest setting for a wild time. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tuberculosis May Have Migrated From Humans To Cattle, Not The Reverse Jul 13, 2008
4, 2006) The controversial practice of killing wild badgers to prevent tuberculosis in cattle is unlikely to succeed, according to a new study led by Rosie Woodroffe, an ecologist at the University of. (May 14, 2003) Investigators at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) have identified a gene that regulates the susceptibility to tuberculosis. (Science Daily)
Badgers, Rabbits Undermine England's Ancient Monuments Jul 13, 2008
Burrowing badgers and rabbits are digging away at hundreds of England's ancient monuments, the country's heritage guardian says ... The badgers and rabbits pose a danger to some 280 archaeological sites in southwest England alone, including those around the ancient Stonehenge monument , the report said ... Such locations are ideal for European badgers and rabbits animals that like to burrow into banks and tunnel horizontally, rather than straight down. (National Geographic)
Britain Rules Out Badger Cull to Fight TB in Cattle Jul 8, 2008
Instead, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced fresh investment for vaccinations for cattle and badgers. "Our policy will be not to issue any licences to farmers to cull badgers for TB control, although we remain open to the possibility of revisiting this policy under exceptional circumstances, or if new scientific evidence were to become available," Benn told parliament ... Badgers are a wildlife host of bovine TB, which has become a serious problem for Britain's livestock producers,... (Planet Ark, United States)
Grad program 'reaches' at-risk teens Jul 8, 2008
She badgers employers until they relent and allow students time off for class, she said. I incorporate any means necessary within the law to get them here and keep them here, she said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Sausage dogs are the most aggressive dogs Jul 7, 2008
Known as sausage dogs for their elongated bodies, dachshunds have not, until now, had a fearsome reputation, although they were originally bred to hunt badgers in their setts. However, they topped a list of 33 breeds which were rated for their aggression, after academics analysed the behaviour of thousands of dogs. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Farmers treated as second class citizens over TB, says RABDF Jul 6, 2008
Mr Benn has missed a massive opportunity to control TB in both badgers and cattle. He talked about public acceptance, but if the public saw the suffering of infected badgers they would be horrified by the lack of animal welfare. (FarmersWeekly)
Subdued affair Jul 4, 2008
Many, if not most, farmers believe that badgers spread the disease. They say that a cull of badgers is essential to stop the disease spreading. (BBC News -- UK)
Obituaries: Benjamin Franklin Badger III(1921-2008) Jul 3, 2008
The Badgers moved to San Jose in 1953, where Ben worked as a surveyor for George Nolte Civil Engineering until his retirement in 1974. Ben and Nan built their own home after moving to Crescent City in 1975. (Daily Triplicate)
Bear killed after wandering onto farm in Franklin County Jun 26, 2008
Think wrote on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 AM:" Bear is great! Now toss a few million deer and we can feed the hungry. When I think about it, the State of Iowa is downright selfish. They now own the deer. We have millions of innocent people starving to death and we have more deer than we know what to do with. These deer is more than likely what the bear was after. No wonder he was such a fat one. When ever I walk into the woods I go armed. Thanks to the DNR we now more than enough rattlesnakes, not to... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
No wardrobe? Jun 21, 2008
It is not long, after all, before the screen is awash with talking badgers, horned centaurs and a swashbuckling mouse voiced by comedian Eddie Izzard. Formidable. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Jun 17, 2008
He carried his passion through his entire life being a fan of the high school teams as well as a faithful Packers and Badgers fan. His years gave him plenty of stories, and he loved to tell them. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Small tech companies highlighted Jun 14, 2008
And they believe the technology can be used to control other prolific animal populations, such as badgers, dogs or cats. Mayer believes the company will meet other scientists and entrepreneurs at the Bio event that can help the Arizona company grow. (AZCentral -- Business)
Category rankings: Defensive tackles Jun 5, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Brandt: Sneak peek at top 2009 prospects May 29, 2008
Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin (6-5, 330): Will most likely end up with 50-plus career starts for the Badgers, split between right tackle and right guard. Defensive Linemen. (ESPN -- Football News)
Drop in hedgehog roadkill could spell trouble for population May 27, 2008
7 per cent) and badgers (3. 4 per cent), and experts are concerned their population has not bounced back so easily from road deaths. (Telegraph.co.uk)
JoAnn M. Bergman May 22, 2008
She enjoyed the Packers, Badgers, fishing and gardening. She was an excellent seamstress and baker and loved attending her grandchildren s sporting events and activities. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wisconsin emerges as a heavyweight May 20, 2008
Before he caught the final 1,000 meters, Clark had been tending to a situation caused by one of Wisconsin's rowers leaving on the headlights in one of their vans, one of the Badgers' few mistakes all day ... In the second varsity heavyweight race, Harvard led Wisconsin by about a boat length for most of the race until a mis-stroke with 300 meters remaining enabled the Badgers to rally and take the race for the second year in a row. (Boston Globe)
Call it a homecoming weekend May 18, 2008
The Badgers are the second seed. Brown is third. (Boston Globe)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian May 16, 2008
As for the accompanying tsunami of special effects, they serve no more that the usual twofold purpose: (1) to make the likes of talking badgers and flying gryphons and thundering centaurs and vast armies of the night look really, really real; and (2) to fill us with exactly the wrong sort of wonder, puzzled yet again by the stupefying contrast between such mountains of movie magic and the molehills of feeling they inspire. Okay, I know, I'm abundantly overreacting myself. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Go ask Alice: Cents-less violence May 14, 2008
But the snack vending machine is a great attraction for my 9-year old son, who when I bring him to the office relentlessly badgers me for a bag of Cheetos until I am forced to take up a collection gathering dimes and nickels from colleagues until I amass the 85 cents it will take to turn his hands and face and anything he touches bright orange. I know that others in my office dine, or at least snack between meals, from the machine quite often because I hear their complaints out in the newsroom. (Canton Journal, MA)
10 Wisconsin museums you won't want to miss May 11, 2008
History goes down under at this museum, which tells all about the area s lead and zinc mining history miners were the original badgers, any Wisconsin schoolkid knows. The Mining Museum is next to the Rollo Jamison Museum, which features a large collection of everyday objects from the early 1900s. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Ron Jeremy vs. Magic's S. Van Gundy May 9, 2008
Coached the Badgers (Wisconsin). Nicknamed "Hedgehog". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
East Side pupils treated with a wild show May 9, 2008
Dachshunds were German dogs bred to go into holes and corner badgers, which explains their long bodies and long ears, but not their goofy dispositions. Not many creatures walking this Earth want to tangle with a badger, White pointed out. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
LSU (12), Tennessee (15) make the TB Top 30 May 6, 2008
Clay (6-2, 230) took a redshirt last season and is now ready to back up sophomore P.J. Hill to give the Badgers quite a 1-2 punch a running back. Wisconsin gets Ohio State at home (Oct. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sul Ross researchers propose reintroducing prairie dog May 3, 2008
Prairie dogs serve as a prey base for many birds and mammals, including ferruginous hawks, Harris hawks, golden eagles, red tail hawks, badgers, coyotes and fox. Burrows provide shelter and nesting sites for other species, such as the burrowing owl and kit fox. (Odessa American, TX)
Message to a cold-hearted killer May 2, 2008
Friction Man wrote on Apr 29, 2008 10:35 PM:" You can argue about whether pets should be kept indoors/outdoors, spayed/neutered, etc. That is not the point here. The point is a COLD-HEARTED killer shot a defenseless animal. Why? For the fun of it? If this was fun for this cold-hearted killer then he needs some serious psychological counseling. He has also broken the law. I have four cats. They are all neutered/spayed and always kept indoors. They're kept indoors because I know if I let them out... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Burrowing Owl, or Ground Owl Apr 23, 2008
Predators take many owls on the ground: cats, dogs, skunks, foxes, badgers, weasels, snakes, and raptors. Owls often hunt on roads where insects are attracted to the warm pavement. (Suite101.com)
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Apr 23, 2008
Jim was the most dedicated Packers, Brewers and Badgers fan you could ever meet. His love for the Packers was as great as his dislike for the Vikings. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Badger deaths are investigated Apr 23, 2008
The RSPCA is investigating whether some farmers have taken a proposed cull of badgers into their own hands ... Tests are being carried out on their bodies as there were no visible wounds on the badgers, the charity said ... The Welsh Assembly Government announced a cull of badgers earlier this month as part of a pilot project to stamp out tuberculosis in cattle. (BBC News)
Real Deal: Friday night Apr 19, 2008
But if you watch the 6-foot-7 forward closely you'll quickly understand why the Badgers locked him up. He has a body that will handle the bulk of a college weight program, his skill set will be best served in Bo Ryan's swing offense and his motor will blend in nicely in the Big Ten. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Back to Business Apr 17, 2008
The Badgers, led by outstanding junior running back P.J. Hill, are ranked No. 13 in the ESPN.com Preseason poll. In his first two seasons, Hill has rushed for more than 2,800 yards and 29 touchdowns. (Gobulldogs.com)
Charles Clover's weekly column takes an inside look at the environment Apr 12, 2008
It took Wales's chief vet, Christianne Glossop, nearly 35 minutes, according to my watch, to utter the word "badger" in her briefing, an indication of a concerted attempt to convince us that the Welsh have looked at their policy in the round without picking on scapegoats, or scapebadgers in this case ... We do not know how cattle catch TB from wildlife but we do know that it is in wildlife, in badgers and, on Exmoor, deer. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Bielema Pulls Out All the Stops on Day 11 Apr 11, 2008
Wisconsin Badgers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. BadgerNation. (BadgerNation.com)
Decision due on major badger cull Apr 8, 2008
Britain's first major cull of badgers to combat tuberculosis in cattle could be announced later ... Farmers have long blamed badgers for spreading bovine TB but animal groups say evidence does not support this ... There has been limited badger culling before but if plans to eradicate all badgers within a defined, geographical area go ahead, it will be the first time in Britain that such a wide-scale measure has been used to control the disease. (BBC News -- UK)
Learning from other college towns Apr 7, 2008
What GGC needs: Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin is like Wrigley Field for the 220,000 Madison residents who live near the home of the Wisconsin Badgers, said Justin Doherty, assistant athletic director for communications. For six or seven Saturdays a year home games become the focal point for the community. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
REGION: Preserving wildlife corridors Apr 7, 2008
The bridge would be designed exclusively to accommodate mountain lions, deer and badgers. Instead of pavement, its surface would mimic natural terrain with a dirt surface surrounded by rocks, bushes and trees. (North County Times)
2008 Bulldog Football Schedule Gets a Facelift Apr 2, 2008
The Badgers are a Top 15 program heading into the 2008 season and will be the first team from the Big Ten to play in Bulldog Stadium. Fresno State is 1-1 all-time against the Badgers, winning in Madison in 2001 and losing a close game the following season. (Gobulldogs.com)
Canseco goes to bat for Clemens again Apr 1, 2008
Turris just completed his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, where he was the Badgers' leading scorer with 11 goals and 25 assists. Saku Koivu has a broken bone in his left foot and will miss the last three of the Canadiens' regular season games. (Boston Globe)
Another big body from the AHL Apr 1, 2008
By the way, thanks a lot Wisconsin for screwing up my Final Four, that s what I get for putting my faith in the Badgers. I ve been meaning to chat for a moment with Colby Armstrong who I really feel for right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Princeton stopped by Lamoureaux, N.D. Mar 30, 2008
Wisconsin 6, Denver 2 - Michael Davies scored two goals for Wisconsin in the Badgers' first tournament game since they won the 2006 title. Jamie McBain, Cody Goloubef, John Mitchell, and Davis Drewiske also scored for Wisconsin (16-16-7), the fourth team ever to enter the NCAA Tournament with a losing record. (Boston Globe)
Kansas not taking Davidson lightly Mar 30, 2008
"But Davidson (29-6) didn't just stumble into its first regional final since 1969. The Wildcats have the nation's longest winning streak at 25 and counting, and they beat three very good teams to get here including Georgetown, a Final Four team last year, and Wisconsin, the Big Ten champ with the best defense in the country.The Badgers were holding opponents to a nation-best 53.9 points a game and hadn't allowed a single 3-pointer in the second round against Kansas State. Davidson dropped 73 on... (News & Observer -- Sports)
They're thinking big at little school Mar 30, 2008
Another chapter was added Friday night when Davidson did the same thing to No. 3 seed Wisconsin in the regional semifinal, knocking the Badgers out of the tournament with a 73-56 win in Detroit. That set up today's meeting with No. 1 seed Kansas. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Heroes Day at the Library Mar 30, 2008
Some of the animals that people may encounter include coyotes, mountain lions, bears, porcupines, badgers, skunks and bobcats. Maher said people should not challenge the animals, but don t back down either. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Davidson curries favor yet again Mar 29, 2008
Curry, the son of former NBA sharpshooter Dell Curry, outscored the Badgers by himself in the second half, 22-20 ... The Badgers' 3-point defense was even stingier; in the second round, Kansas State didn't manage a bucket from long range. (Boston Globe)
Albright: Five burning questions Mar 28, 2008
Mix in WCHA champion Denver (playing for the right to skate at a hometown Frozen Four) along with everybody's home-ice favorite Badgers and ECAC champ Princeton (winner of 16 of its last 21 games) ... 500 Badgers will pick off the Pioneers on Saturday. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Spartans Kick Off NCAA Title Defense in Colorado Mar 27, 2008
repeat visits and victories The Spartans are the first defending champion in three years to qualify for the tournament the year after winning the championship: both the Denver Pioneers (2005 champions) and Wisconsin Badgers (2006 titleists) failed to qualify for the 16-team field the season following their title. MSU is looking to become the third team this decade to repeat, however - Denver won in 2004 and 2005, which immediately followed Minnesota's back-to-back titles in 2002 and 2003. (Msuspartans.com)
NCAA tourney has offered some sweet stats so far Mar 27, 2008
Over those dozen games, the Badgers have yielded 60 points only twice and have held four opponents, Michigan State among them, under 50. 13 NCAA games won by Villanova as a lower seed, the most by any school since seedings were implemented in 1979. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Davidson fans savoring return to glory Mar 25, 2008
McKillop now has other plans, chiefly to get Davidson ready to play again on Friday against the defensive-minded Badgers. It doesnt mean McKillop is going to rob his players or this town of a chance to celebrate. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Minnesota-Duluth stands alone, wins women's title Mar 23, 2008
It was the school's fourth championship in eight seasons and avenged last year's 4-1 loss to the Badgers in the final ... "Martin entered the game with a 0.94 goals-against average. Despite 10 power plays for Wisconsin, Martin was rarely tested in her fifth shutout of the season, thanks to a defense that cleared rebounds and gave her good looks at the puck.Playing in front of a home crowd, Irwin gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead with 37.6 seconds left in the first period.Blais scored on the power... (Boston Globe)
Men's Roundup Mar 23, 2008
Wisconsin 72, Kansas State 55 Wisconsin mixed in some finesse with its usual toughness, and now the Badgers are headed to the regional semifinals ... The third-seeded Badgers (31-4), who set a school record for wins, play either Georgetown or Davidson in the Round of 16 this week in Detroit ... Hughes scored 8 points in a 13-2 run over the first and second halves to break open the game, and hit four of the Badgers' nine 3-pointers. (Boston Globe)
Tulsa Challenged Wisconsin in Lightweight 4+ at Longhorn In... Mar 23, 2008
The Golden Hurricane trailed the Badgers by just eight seconds, finishing second in a time of 7:47 ... The Golden Hurricane trailed the Badgers by just eight seconds, finishing second in a time of 7:47 ... TU's Lightweight 4+, coxed by senior and consisting of freshmen and , sophomore , and senior went after the Badgers for the first 750 meters of the 2,000-meter course. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Griffin: Wisconsin puts in vintage performance Mar 23, 2008
Flowers joined in when the Wisconsin pep band played its "Bud" song late in the Badgers' 72-55 second-round victory over Kansas State ... The Badgers' grinding man-to-man defensive performance -- as usual -- was a testament to skinned knees and squeaky sneakers ... Although basketball pundits seldom describe the Badgers as a sexy pick to make it to San Antonio, they did wrap up their third Sweet 16 appearance in six seasons. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Cleaning Week just makes slobs feel bad Mar 22, 2008
Q: Some of my dust bunnies are so big and mean that they re more like dust badgers or dust wolverines. What should I do. (Scranton Times, PA)
Week's End: A weekend of exciting sports Mar 22, 2008
The word on the Badgers is they may have the best defense in the tournament. They allowed a very low 34 points to Michigan and a season average of around 54 points. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Crimson iced by Badgers Mar 21, 2008
Harvard (32-2) led, 1-0, after the first intermission, but Lawler's goal 18 seconds into the second period gave the momentum to the two-time defending NCAA champion Badgers (29-8-3) ... A power play to start the third period gave Harvard an opportunity to get back into the game, but the Badgers killed it ... Lawler, the Badgers' first-line center, brings the kind of speed that can change a game in an instant. (Boston Globe)
