American Badger (RECOMMENDED →)

: If the squirrel stays inside, the badger gets it; if it bolts out to escape the digging, the coyote catches it. This teamwork increases the coyote’s catch rate by about 33%. Ecosystem Engineers

One of the most fascinating "useful" stories in nature is the hunting partnership between the American badger and the coyote. American Badger

In the 1820s, iron ore miners in Wisconsin didn't have permanent homes, so they dug temporary shelters into the hillsides. These miners were nicknamed "badgers," and the name eventually stuck to the entire state. American Badger - Behind the Adventure : If the squirrel stays inside, the badger

A common misconception is that Wisconsin is called the "Badger State" because of the animal. The story is actually about humans: : If the squirrel stays inside