HONEY BADGER

The 30-pound honey badger has been dubbed the most fearless animal in the world for its willingness to take on larger beasts, such as lions and buffalo. Aside from an incredibly powerful jaw and a thick, rubbery skin, the honey badger defends itself by turning the pouch in its rear end inside out to spray enemies with a musky, suffocating stench. This action sends predators fleeing, which is exactly what you would do if someone you just met pulled the same stunt. Here’s another factoid: The honey badger usually lives alone. Gee, wonder why.