Calvin cycle. Definition. noun. A cyclical series of biochemical reactions that occur in the stroma of chloroplasts during photosynthesis. It includes the light-independent reactions such as carbon fixation, reduction reactions and ribulose 1,5-diphosphate (RuDP) whereby sugars and starch are ultimately produced.
In the United States, the American badger can be found from the west coast to Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. It is also found in southern Canada in British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
What Do Badgers Eat. American badgers are fossorial carnivores. This means that they dig to catch their prey. They like eating rodents, insects and small mammals. They also eat some fruit. Eurasian badgers love to eat earthworms, insects and grubs. They also like to eat some small mammals, birds and reptiles. They occasionally eat cereals, plant roots and fruit. Honey badgers (which live in Africa) eat honey, porcupines and venomous snakes (like puff adders). Interesting Facts About Badgers. 1  Some badgers become intoxicated (drunk) after eating rotting fruit!