Mammals Of North America

noun a burrowing mammal with a thickset body, short legs, and strong claws, native to Eurasia and North America

verb to pester or harass someone persistently

• The badger is a nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive black and white striped face.
• I saw a badger digging in the yard last night.
• That guy is a real badger when it comes to getting what he wants.
• She badgered her way into getting a promotion at work.

noun a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body

• The porcupine is a rodent with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that protect them from predators.
• I saw a porcupine waddling around in the forest yesterday.
• That guy is as prickly as a porcupine.
• Her words were like porcupine quills, sharp and piercing.

noun a small to medium-sized mammal with a distinctive masked face, ringed tail, and dexterous front paws, native to North and Central America and known for its scavenging habits

• The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal native to North America.
• I saw a raccoon rummaging through the trash cans last night.
• That raccoon is a sneaky little bandit!
• Her eyes were like a raccoon's, dark and mysterious.