How many Eurasian badgers Meles meles L. are there in the Republic of Ireland?

Authors :: Sleeman, D. P.
Davenport, J.
More, S. J.
Clegg, T. A.
Collins, J. D.
Martin, S. W.
Williams, D. H.
Griffin, J. M.
O'Boyle, I.
Source :: European Journal of Wildlife Research; Aug2009, Vol. 55 Issue 4, p333-344, 12p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 11 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The article focuses on a study which estimated the total population of Eurasian badgers, Meles meles L., in the Republic of Ireland. Specific study areas include Cork, Donegal, Kilnenny and Monaghan, al representing a range of agricultural habitat types. Intensive protective badger removal was conducted in the areas with the goal of obtaining a low badger density. Data showed that a total of 1,099 badgers were removed from the areas between 1997 and 1999, with 73.2% of badgers were caught at main setts and 26.8% at outlier setts. The study confirmed that badgers are widespread in agricultural habitats across the country.