Abdur Rahman says that I asked Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) about the badger, and he declared it lawful. I asked him, "Is this not on the authority of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?" He replied, "Yes!"
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 14165