A rare badger, believed to be one of only 30 remaining in the Okanagan Valley, has been spotted at the Osoyoos Desert Centre. Desert centre manager Leor Oren says there was a sighting in September, but it wasn't until early October that guests of the interpretive facility were able to photograph the burrowing mammal. Threats to badger populationThat 2008 report estimated there were only 230 to 340 badgers in B.C. Oren is hopeful that their new guest will stay within the safety of the desert centre, but due to their transient nature he is doubtful that will happen. "I just wish the badger [would] stick around, dig lots of burrows and just increase our biodiversity at the desert centre," Oren said.

Source: CBC News October 10, 2020 18:00 UTC