Watch as adorable baby badgers play in Edinburgh woodland

These snaps and video were taken by an Edinburgh local Richard Fotheringhame

Photos and a video show baby badgers frolicking and playing in Edinburgh woodland.

The footage was captured by local resident Richard Fotheringhame, who was going for a walk with his daughter Erin when he saw the baby badgers.

“There were three, no mum to be seen”: he explained.

These sweet baby badgers were seen in an Edinburgh woodland area.

The Edinburgh Evening News has not revealed the specific location of the badgers for their safety.

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These sweet baby badgers were seen in an Edinburgh woodland area.

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