Some are at risk

While the majority of badger species are not thought to be in danger, the Bornean ferret-badger and bigger hog badger are. The Bornean ferret-badger, which can only be found in Borneo, is a declining species that is in danger. Because of its narrow range of under 2,000 square miles inside a single forest and susceptibility to catastrophic occurrences, the Bornean ferret-badger faces its greatest threat. The ferret-badger and other species living at comparable heights in the forest are predicted to suffer adverse effects from climate change.

In its range, which includes Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, the hog badger's population is in decline. The main cause of the hog badger's decrease is the hunting of them for food. The natural habitat's shrinkage and fragmentation, as well as changes in agriculture, are further significant causes. Thailand, Bangladesh, and India all have protected status for the larger hog badger.