'Tis Said About Badgers

'Tis said about badgers that they harbour T B That they spread to cattle though with that some disagree The reason many badgers have died due to gassing in their sett Human cruelty to wildlife is always a cause for regret For the decline of many wildborn species of blame humans must take some share Badgers in their range now by all accounts rare Such beautiful creatures from the lamp of day In their underground homes they sleep hidden away From their only enemies humans and their dogs from their experiences they know That to badger kind some humans mercy never show The praises of human achievements some may like to sing But the cruelty of some humans to wildlife is a shameful thing And that badgers in their range are becoming rarer by the year To say the least is quite a sad news to hear.