: Their abandoned burrows provide critical shelter for burrowing owls , foxes, skunks, tiger salamanders, and even California red-legged frogs.

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

In many cultures and conservation circles, the badger is a symbol of persistence and self-reliance.

Badgers are considered "ecosystem engineers" because their intense digging creates homes for many other species.

: The two predators often hunt together. The badger digs into the burrow, and the coyote waits above ground.