A Final Resting Place at the Fluessen

In the shelter of a farmer's barn, not far from the banks of the Fluessen, an old badger (Meles meles) found its last refuge. The animal, an adult male, was found weakened in a bed of straw.

The Natural Cycle

Badgers are normally shy, nocturnal inhabitants of their setts. However, when a badger feels its strength declining due to old age or illness, it sometimes seeks a sheltered, dry place to rest. This badger chose the comfort of the straw, sheltering from the elements and the perils of the outside world.

A Dignified End

Although the passing of such a beautiful animal is always a little sad, there is also beauty in the peace he found here. No struggle, but a soft place in the vicinity of human activity that he kept at bay his whole life.

The presence of badgers around lakes like the Fluessen testifies to a healthy living environment with sufficient shelter and food. This old male has undoubtedly roamed the Frisian landscape for many years and now leaves his place to a new generation.

Rest in peace, old inhabitant of the field.