Burrowing nocturnal animals (7)

I believe the answer is:

badgers

(Other definitions for badgers that I've seen before include "Burrowing mammals with strong claws" , "Pesters like burrowing animals" , "Pesters; black and white nocturnal animals" , "Bullies" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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