The charity organization SPCA garnered global attention by sharing incredible photographs of a small badger named Lavender, whom they successfully rescued. Found by volunteers, Lavender was no bigger than a woman’s palm and weighed a mere 250 grams.
Remarkably, she had endured a possible predator attack but managed to survive until she was discovered and taken in by the SPCA specialists. The Scottish SPCA operates not only in preventing animal cruelty but also runs 12 centers dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals.
Lavender is now under the care of April Sorely, who will look after her for 12 weeks before releasing her back into her natural habitat. Since her rescue, Lavender has been steadily gaining weight and now boasts 575 grams. April expressed her excitement at finding such a young badger, as they usually encounter them in April when they begin exploring their surroundings. Unfortunately, unattended badger cubs before spring is not an uncommon occurrence in the Inverness forests.
In addition to Lavender, five more vulnerable cubs named Valentine, Rose, Cupid, Romeo, and Casanova were recently rescued in Norfolk. These badgers are currently growing up at the Shropshire Zoo. The organization’s employees urge everyone to be attentive when encountering animals, as what may appear to be a lifeless creature could still be saved, just like Lavender’s inspiring story showcased on the SPCA profile.
