Honey badgers, in addition to being incredibly fierce, aggressive, and grumpy, are surprisingly smart. They have a large brain for their body size. They are also one of the very few non-primate species that use tools, widely considered to be a sign of high intelligence by us tool-using humans. Watching a honey badger figure out …
The honey badger is an animal native to sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and India. Its name can fool you. It is not as sweet as its name sounds; this small, stocky mammal is a fierce, aggressive little creature. The World Almanac considers the Honey Badger the meanest animal in the world. What Do Honey …
The short answer to this question is that honey badgers are fearless because they have every right to be. They have skin that lets them attack even when held by the neck. They are essentially immune to snake venom and scorpions and have even been known to chase off lions. With those stats, I’d be …
A raccoon is a grayish-brown mammal with a fox-like face. Its distinctive features include a ringed tail, masked face, and thick underfur that protects it from cold extremes. Its five-figured dexterous front hands (resembling human figures) also distinguish raccoons from the rest of the Procyonidae family. It is native to North America, Canada, and some …
Camping in the Hoh Rain Forest of the Olympic National Park in Washington brought me far too close to a wild encounter with an elk. The Roosevelt Elk is one of the largest elk among the types that roam in the United States. One of these bulls came waltzing right by our vehicle as we …
Have you ever seen a moose up close, in the wild? I have just once, and it was majestic. It was the turn of the season in the rocky mountains of Utah, when spring was finally coming to life. We decided to take a drive through a popular loop in the mountains. We came to one …
The anteater is a unique and fascinating animal unlike anything else found in nature. These large furry mammals may appear dangerous at first glance but are usually quite shy. Although they do have sharp claws that can be deadly if provoked, for the most part, they are not aggressive animals. Anteaters have no teeth and …
Let’s start by acknowledging that there are more than 50 species of deer (Cervidae) worldwide. It would take a tremendous lot of words to tell you much about all of them. So, I will try to tell you a lot about some deer and a little about the rest of them. 1. White Tailed or …
Scorpions have a somewhat evil reputation as small but vicious creatures. If you’ve ever seen one from up close, you’ll understand why. Not only do scorpions look creepy and scary, but some of them are also venomous! They fall into the Arachnida class and are related to spiders, ticks, and mites and can be found …
Honey badgers are one of the most adaptable species. They can be found in a vast number of areas, such as Africa, Western Asia, North America, and even the Middle East. Honey badgers are some of the most fearless animals, and this trait is one of the many reasons they can adapt to just about …
If you answered honey, you would not be completely wrong. Honey badgers (Mellivora Capensis) are fierce omnivores with an adaptable diet that includes honey, honey bee larvae, roots, berries and fruit, insects, small mammals, and even amphibians and birds. Honey badgers are fascinating, rough-and-tumble creatures and undoubtedly worth knowing more about. For parents, this mammal …
Despite the sweet name, honey badgers have a salty personality. They are aggressive and have a scent defense mechanism. If that wasn’t enough to deter you from wanting one as a pet, they are also illegal to keep. Even if you did manage to kidnap one, it wouldn’t last. Honey badgers are known for their …
The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is an omnivorous mammal originally from sub-Saharan Africa and fond of living in dry grasslands. The honey badger, also called a ratel, is a strong animal and, like all badgers, has a flattish body with short, cobby legs. Its large, powerful front claws and feet are entirely adapted for digging. Honey …
Only a few natural predators go after honey badgers but they’re sometimes hunted by hyenas, lions, and leopards. The honey badger’s aggressive behavior, on the other hand, makes it a difficult meal for predators, and given the honey badger’s small size, predators’ efforts are frequently better spent obtaining an easier, meatier meal. The honey badger …
The honey badger looks unassuming. It’s the size of a medium dog and has coloring similar to a skunk. Sure, it’s known for being fierce, and even fearless, but is it really dangerous to people? Is the honeybadger actually one of the most dangerous animals on the planet, or is its bark worse than its …
Yes, honey badgers can swim and they do so pretty well. These animals are well-rounded, meaning they are agile on land, in trees, and the water. Maybe this is among the reasons they’re so fearless, as they can outswim predators and swim after their prey. Honey badgers are amazing to both watch and read about. …
Honey badgers usually have just one baby at a time. Baby honey badgers are referred to as cubs. Female honey badgers are left to give birth and raise their cubs all alone. Cubs depend on their mother for a couple of months, until the mother decides it’s time for them to start finding their food. …
“Hey Mom, do you know what a honey badger is?” I grunted in reply as I tried to squeeze into the closet to retrieve the hidden feather duster. “They like to pick fights with everyone. Look, Mom! They’re mean with super sharp teeth. Did you know they can break into a tortoiseshell?” My inquisitive yet …
Porcupines are cute, prickly mammals that live in the desert, hills, and dense forests. They are very versatile, in that they can adapt to many different habitats. Because of this resilience, I became curious: how do porcupines care for their young? Adapting to various surroundings by themselves is one thing; caring for and protecting their …