Yellowstone National Park - American Badger Postcard
UNESCO WHS Serie - Yellowstone National Park - Animals - American Badger - Yellowstone National Park is a protected area showcasing significant geological phenomena and processes. It is also a unique manifestation of geothermal forces, natural beauty, and wild ecosystems where rare and endangered species thrive. The American badger has most of the general characteristics common to badgers; with stocky and low-slung bodies with short, powerful legs, they are identifiable by their huge foreclaws and distinctive head markings. Measuring generally between 23.5 and 29.5 in (60 and 75 cm) in length, males of the species are slightly larger than females. The species prefers areas such as prairie regions with sandy loam soils where it can dig more easily for its prey. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yellowstone National Park Country: United States of America Location: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho Animal: American Badger (Taxidea taxus) Inscription: 1978 Category: Natural (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) Unesco Ref: 28 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.
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