# Scottish man fights to keep badger Harriet

> Scottish ecologist Graeme Wilson battles wildlife officials to keep badger Harriet after they rejected his license to care for her.
- Title: Scottish man fights to keep badger Harriet · Dexerto
- Summary: Scottish ecologist Graeme Wilson battles wildlife officials to keep badger Harriet after they rejected his license to care for her.
- Keywords: scottish borders, graham wilson, harriet, wildlife rescue, naturescot, gofundme, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/man-fighting-to-keep-badger-he-nursed-back-to-health-after-officials-reject-license-3425279
- Author: Michael Gwilliam
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:00:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scottish borders, graham wilson, harriet, wildlife rescue, naturescot, gofundme, gaming, sports
## Rescued badger
Scottish ecologist Graeme Wilson rescued Harriet from starvation in April 2026.

> It was almost second nature when she saw the bottle
## Unusual behavior
Harriet drank milk from a bottle despite being only a few months old.

> It was almost second nature when she saw the bottle
## Legal battle
Wildlife officials rejected Wilson's license to keep Harriet, requiring release or transfer to a zoo.

> Badgers are companion animals they are a social animal
## Wilson's concerns
Wilson fears Harriet would be lonely and distressed in a zoo, needing human interaction.

> Harriet’s upbringing means she needs human interaction not to be put behind glass and stared at
## GoFundMe campaign
Wilson launched a GoFundMe to support Harriet's care and potentially fund a habitat.
## Key takeaway

Scottish ecologist Graeme Wilson fights to keep badger Harriet after wildlife officials rejected his license to care for her.