Also known as ratels, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) seem to defy expectations. Native to Asia and Africa, their stocky bodies, powerful limbs, and strong claws make them surprisingly athletic.

The honey badger, also known as the ratel is a species of mustelid native to Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent. Despite its name, the honey badger does not closely resemble other ...

Few animals could survive being attacked by three powerful leopards all at once. Yet, even with the leopards’ sharp teeth ...