Brit Badgers in Basra?

(Basra, Iraq) The story of ferocious, man-eating badgers being released by British forces into the city of Basra is being denied.

UK military spokesman Major Mike Shearer said: "We can categorically state that we have not released man-eating badgers into the area."

So, there.

Tip: The Marmot (known for his badger-avoidance lifestyle)