Badger.

London: Harper Collins Publishers, 2010.
Octavo, paperback, 416 pp. colour illustrations.

New Naturalist 114. A comprehensive natural history of one of Britain's favourite animals. In this highly anticipated new study, Prof Tim Roper explores every aspects of the biology and behaviour of these fascinating animals.
In doing so, he reveals the complexities of a lifestyle that allows badgers to build communities in an astonishing variety of habitats, ranging from pristine forests to city centres. He also reveals the facts behind the controversy surrounding the badgers' role in transmitting tuberculosis to cattle, shedding new light on an issue that has resulted in one of the most extensive wildlife research programmes ever carried out. Also available in hardcover [stock id 31885].