Rescued badger Harriet finds a licensed home after release concerns

Scottish ecologist Graeme Wilson says he has found a licensed home for Harriet, a badger he rescued, after concerns that she could not be released into the wild. The placement means she can avoid being put down, though Wilson says he will be sad to see her leave.

Wilson found Harriet starving in a cow trough in April and nursed her back to health. He had struggled to find a sanctuary for her and faced criticism from wildlife charities, which said she should go to a rehabilitation centre or be euthanised. Her new carers have asked for a blanket carrying Wilson’s scent to help her adjust.