Where does the honey badger live?
The honey badger lives across most of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Western Cape in South Africa to southern Morocco and south-western Algeria. It is also widespread in the Arabian Peninsula and as far as the Indian subcontinent. It lives in many different habitats. Adults hold large home ranges, which they mark with scent.
What does the honey badger eat?
The honey badger is mainly a meat-eater. It is a solitary animal and can be active at any time of day, depending on the location. It has a fairly long body with a thick-set, broad back, and remarkably loose skin, which lets it turn and twist freely inside it. Its forefeet have very long claws. Thanks to its thick skin, strength and ferocious defence, it has few natural predators.
Is the honey badger endangered?
No: the IUCN lists it as Least Concern, because it is widespread and lives in a variety of habitats. It is the largest land mustelid in Africa. It measures 55 to 77 cm long, with a tail of 12 to 30 cm, and weighs up to 16 kg.
