Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 / A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
348. Is the Badger Amphibious?
Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 / A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
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348.Is the Badger Amphibious?
—Turner (Sacred History of the World, Letter XV. vol. i. p. 428. 4th edit. 1833) says:
"The beaver, otter, and badger are amphibious creatures, but not oviparous."
Surely this is a mistake, and worthy of a Note? I cannot find the badger mentioned as an amphibious animal in any modern zoology. I certainly have not by me Kerr's Linnæus to refer to, as a verification of Sharon Turner's note on this passage.
CHARLES P ASLAM.