Keeper of Stories

tkrosevear

Keeper of Stories

After much work going through 400 photographs, taken last Friday at the NW Trek wildlife park, I was still having difficulty on which animal to begin with…
Deciding on alphabetical, I will begin with this little badger whom was quite the photogenic model, appropriately timed towards feeding.
BADGER is the totem for the ‘medicine’ of bold self-expression and reliance, it’s coloring and markings are symbolic as the keeper of much light and knowledge of other animals and the Earth. It is a very muscular and powerful animal in the weasel family with exceedingly strong jaws and claws for digging into the Earth or “earths”, where they live in complex burrows underground. It is a carnivorous animal that is active both day and night and are very solitary creatures, being very comfortable within themselves and very self-reliant by 4-6 months old. It is also one of the boldest and most ferocious, as it never surrenders when confronted. It’s powerful digging gives understanding of things beneath the surface of the earth and people – this includes the medicines of roots, minerals, plants and herbs and there are many stories that tie these animals to the lore of earth spirits and gnomes, besides healers who are aggressive with their technique but highly effective. Many Native American medicine women were powerful healers invoking the power of Badger for the healing of children. Badger medicine can teach you to fight for your rights and spiritual ideas. When faced with a crisis, don’t panic but act, even get angry, in a creative, productive way.

Cunning badger of the forest,
Guide me to wisdom, truth and light.
All injustices against me,
Wipe clean the slate and set them right. (DJ Conway)

From my favorite animated story “Once upon a Forest”, the Badger’s voice is Michael Crawford singing Please Wake Up

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  • HOOK STUDIO

    HOOK STUDIO

    This is so cute and hey this liddle guy will never get lost He / or She…has a directional arrow to show the way to go at all times on the forehead ( ’ – ))

  • tkrosevear replied

    I knew you would notice the arrow Hook, little one was born in May but didn’t look under to see if he or she…;)

  • nkbellani

    nkbellani

    A real, juicy description and a superb photograph…his nails are real admirable TK…keep these coming..xox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Kumar, ended up being quite the confirmation for our earlier discussion, don’t you think ? xoxoxox

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    I am not going to ask how you got him to smile!!!!!!!These little demons (lol) are bad news if cornered.

  • tkrosevear replied

    well, I sweet-talked him of course…and yes, pound for pound, these guys can do as much damage as a bear!!!

  • nkbellani

    nkbellani

    yes indeed dear, we are being guided well… :) xoxoxoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    we are…always ;) xoxoxox

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    I have seen them in action, wow strong animals. Give them all the room they want !!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    the only one I’ve seen in inaction was sedated while we removed a beartrap off of his backend and pulled BB’s from everywhere, he didn’t survive his ordeal with humans’ cruelty (actually hoped he got some good hits in on them)...

  • valzart

    valzart

    O Wow! stunning shot sweetheART ;} hugglez

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks val ;) xoxox

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    I have never seen a badger. Great capture!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Lori, this one is young – full grown, they are about 2-3 feet long, a foot high at the shoulder and weigh over 20 pounds ;)

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    crikey he’s got big claws,,hehe,,but he’s cute,, great shot and 400,,wow you were a busy bee,,i found your writing ever so interesting,, thanks tk :))

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Laura, the park is about 700 acres and the 30+ species are spread out, as they have either huge enclosures or free range (seen from a tram) – was my lucky day for a shoot, only missed seeing the Moose and red fox ;)

  • Romo

    Romo

    What a great capture….he is so cute:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Robin, cute, but I wouldn’t put my hands in there ;) xoxox

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great capture…..

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Antanas ;)

  • Surf

    Surf

    Ooow yeah ….......... being where I’m from I’ve always wondered and thought of these critters . U would have to keep the cats inside at night with weapons hanging in the chicken coupe like this.

  • tkrosevear replied

    where are you from Aaron?

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    in the look of the eyes..it is so telling….watch me gently….give me room…look for my answers…then let me move on…in every animal there is so much more than just the claws and teeth…thank you tk….so this wisdom from the badger and so much more…xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    animals, beyond the teeth and claws have fascinated me since I was a small child – and, yes they have so much to teach if we paid attention ;)

  • NinaMosi Art

    NinaMosi Art

    Excellent capture!! And I love the writing too :)) xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Shelly, had an awesome day with all the animals (including hubby -lol)...;)

  • DanaMS

    DanaMS

    So cute! I always was full of admiration how brave this animal is :)
    Thank you for the info :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Dana, indeed quite a brave species ;)

  • Pamela Phelps

    Pamela Phelps

    Wonderful work. Ah, you are right, meaningful beyond the mere photo!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Pamela ;)xoxox

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    thepack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    salute the pack!!

  • justjen

    justjen

    Fantastic shot…..........

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks jen ;) xoxox

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    Fabulous shot!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Ali, getting ready to upload today’s visitors at Wind River Ranch…;) xoxoxo

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    love his nails …(smile) ...good work sis … nice shot and writing (smile)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, he sure was smilin’ – like you ;) xoxox

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Sweet little animal, lovely markings and color, great image.

  • tkrosevear replied

    sweet looking, but I wouldn’t try to pet one in the wild ;)

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    hehe … you caught him in a good mood (big grin)

  • tkrosevear replied

    hubby says I have that effect – LOL ;)

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    Gorgeous shot…can see he/she is smiling but has such sadness in its eyes…kind of a worried look. Interesting read too Tammy…thanks :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    I would imagine being captive would sadden any critter, especially after being oogled by hundreds of kids (there were at least 20 buses there when we arrived) – shame that the only way humans appreciate animals are in this way (in zoos or wildlife parks)

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    his eyes hold wisdom.. he looks cute but at the same time he lets you know you don’t want to mess with him.. great shot.. loved the story.

  • tkrosevear replied

    he was quite the character to observe and photograph – glad you liked the medicine story ;) xoxox

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    cool shot .. an animal to be careful with lol

  • tkrosevear replied

    most definitely ;) xoxox

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