It is said that when badgers and foxes share a hunting area, the badger is typically considered to be the stronger and more dominant species, and it is more probable that the badger will fight or drive the fox away.
The remarkable bond formed in Whitby is further enhanced by the rarity of sightings of the creatures in their natural habitat.
Animal enthusiasts in Surrey were both puzzled and amused by another strange mating in 2013. Billie, an injured badger, was taken in by Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue after being discovered near her mother’s body. Pixie the fox and Billie hit it off the moment they met, thanks to the center.