Badger thieves use dogs fitted with electronic collars to find the badgers underground. When they know where they are, they dig them out.
Then they sell them to clubs to be used as "bait" in illegal fights between dogs and badgers, which they see as "sport". It's called "badger baiting" and is against the law.
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The charity wants the public to be on the look-out for suspicious cars in the night around areas where badgers live.
If you see people with digging equipment and dogs in badger areas, police badger experts say:
- Don't approach them but note the registration number of any vehicle nearby and telephone the local police
- If you know someone who's committing crimes against badgers or other wildlife, call Crimestoppers for free on 0800 555111
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