<human>:  Why is the state of Wisconsin called the Badger State?
<bot>: Wisconsin is called the Badger State because the badger is the state animal. The badger is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. The badger is a member of the weasel family. Badgers are nocturnal and are active at night. They are primarily active during the winter, when they forage for food in the snow. Badgers are omnivores and will eat a wide variety of foods, including insects, fish, amphibians, small mammals, birds, eggs, and carrion.