TEN-week-old badger cubs Jasper and Malachite were rescued from a construction site in Shirenewton by Gwent Badger Group chairman Steve Clark following their discovery by builders.
The cubs, which weigh around 5lbs compared to an adult badger which weighs 25lbs, were found underneath a cattle trough after their mother bolted for safety.
They are now living with Mr Clark until they are old enough to be released back into the wild.
Mr Clark said: "Workers spotted the two cubs with their mum as they were clearing a large area with a mechanical digger. Luckily they were saved but not before their mother abandoned them.
"Their home was completely destroyed so I've been weaning them on to solid food and monitoring their health. Once they are old enough to protect themselves from other badgers, probably around September, we'll let them go but keep an eye on them for about six weeks."
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