Honey Badger

The Honey Badger is renowned for its fearlessness and tenacity. It is found throughout Africa and parts of Asia and is known for its strong, thick skin and resistance to venom. The Honey Badger’s diet is varied, including insects, small mammals, fruits, and honey. It is a solitary animal with a reputation for aggression and resilience.

The Honey Badger is renowned for its fearlessness and tenacity. It is found throughout Africa and parts of Asia and is known for its strong, thick skin and resistance to venom. The Honey Badger’s diet is varied, including insects, small mammals, fruits, and honey. It is a solitary animal with a reputation for aggression and resilience.

Scientific Name:

Mellivora capensis

Family:

Mustelidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Omnivorous

Habitat:

Savanna

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

5–14 kg

Order:

Carnivora

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