What animal is a honey badger?

Honey badger (English name: honey badger), also known as badger, is a small carnivore distributed in Africa and South Asia. They are small but very brave and are also known for their tenacity and aggression.

The honey badger is generally classified as a feline species and is scientifically classified as a species in the family Badgeridae. Honey badgers are short and stocky, with thick, coarse hair that is usually gray or light brown. They have some white stripes on their face and back, giving them an overall distinctive look. Honey badgers are known for their unique feeding habits. They are good at digging and feed mainly on insects, small mammals, birds, snakes and crustaceans. The "honey" in its name actually refers to honey, and honey badgers are often found stealing bees' hives in the wild.

Honey badgers are highly aggressive and will display aggressive behavior when threatened. Honey badgers are common in African countries and some parts of Asia and are considered quite resilient animals. Due to its sturdy body and brave nature, the honey badger is also portrayed as very brave and tenacious in some local folktales and legends.

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