Animal facts
Honey badgers are in the same family as weasels, and while usually solitary, have also been known to live in pairs.
They have long claws and, if needed, can dig themselves into a hole in a matter of minutes. Honey badgers usually try to avoid confrontations, but when faced with one, they seldom back down. At the base of the tail, they have a gland containing a stinky liquid, which is released in times of distress.
Honey badgers are omnivores who will go after mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, larvae, plants, fruit, eggs, and roots—and, of course, honey.