Badger

A small black-and-white striped cartoon badger, shown side-on.

The badger emoji 🦡 represents the mammal known for its burrowing habits and distinctive black-and-white face. It can convey:

• Tenacity and Persistence: Badgers are known for being fierce and determined, especially when digging or defending.
• Wildlife and Nature: Used in contexts about animals, forests, or conservation.
• Regional Symbolism: In some cultures, badgers are associated with cunning or resilience (e.g., in European folklore).
• Hufflepuff House: In Harry Potter fandom, it represents Hufflepuff, symbolizing loyalty and hard work.

It might also be used humorously to describe someone who is being stubborn or digging into a task.