Badgers are largely nocturnal. In winter, badgers do not hibernate but reduce their activity during periods of cold weather. ... During the autumn, badger feeding activity increases to accumulate body fat reserves for the winter.

Where do badgers go in the winter?

During the winter badgers may stay in their dens for days without food. On warmer days they may leave their den to search for food. Preparing for the long, cold winter badgers will accumulate fat reserves. They will also store food in their dens.

Does a badger hibernate or migrate?

Badgers do not hibernate but may become less active in winter. A badger may spend much of the winter in cycles of torpor that last around 29 hours. They do emerge from their burrows when the temperature is above freezing.