When our rescue team got the call about a small, wobbly animal at the side of a quiet country road, we had no idea just how special the find would be. Nestled in the grass was a badger cub unlike any we’d seen in years—creamy white fur, pink nose, and unmistakable ruby-red eyes. Meet “Albie,” a rare albino badger.
From the moment Albie arrived, we knew he would need a little extra care. We’re monitoring him closely to make sure he stays strong and healthy. Thankfully, this little cub has already shown us he’s full of spirit, eating well, growing in confidence, and enthusiastically “redecorating” his pen by pulling apart straw, tossing his enrichment toys around, and generally creating a mess that only a badger could love.
His journey may be a little different from that of most badger cubs, but with your support, we can ensure he has every chance to grow into the strong, wild animal he was born to be.
A few weeks after Albie arrived and he was fully stable, he was introduced to a few of our smaller cubs, so he could gently be integrated into badger clan life. Once we were sure he had found his place with them, the group of four were moved in with the big guys, where you can now watch them in their final stages of rehabilitation. In just a few weeks half of the group will head out to their soft-release site.
When you donate you help towards the costs of looking after all the animals here at the hospital.
Could provide medicine for a sick animal
