Tooth size in the European badger ( Meles meles ) with special reference to sexual dimorphism, diet and intraspecific aggression

Length of the first molar in the upper jaw (M1) was compared with condylobasal length in 40 skulls of adult badgers (20 of each sex). In addition, the length, width, and height of all teeth except the vestigal first premolar were measured in 24 skulls of juvenile badgers (12 of each sex). All skulls originated in Switzerland. Length of the first molar in the upper jaw (M1) was compared with condylobasal length in 40 skulls of adult badgers (20 of each sex). In addition, the length, width, and height of all teeth except the vestigal first premolar were measured in 24 skulls of juvenile badgers (12 of each sex). All skulls originated in Switzerland.