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Badgers
& bee-keepers
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The
Honey badger or ratel is a tenacious small carnivore that has a reputation for
being, pound for pound, Africa's most fearless animal despite its small
size. It is even listed as the "most fearless animal in the
world" in the 2002 Guinness Book of Records. Tales of their fondness for honey and the
foraging
association
between the
Greater Honeyguide and honey badgers have reached almost legendary
proportions. Despite the wealth of fireside stories and folklore that surround
them and their extremely wide
distribution, honey badgers are still relatively unknown
and seldom seen. Recently (1996-1999) a field
study of honey
badgers in South Africa revealed more in depth information on
their social
life,
breeding and
feeding
behaviour, and
dispelled some of the myths. Work on honey badgers continues with
current
projects
including genetic
research
and the "Badger-friendly"
initiative.
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This
website aims to bring you the latest information on honey badgers
and to encourage people to appreciate and conserve this
fascinating creature. If you have information about honey badgers or
comments about this website please contact us so that we can continue to add to
the understanding of this species.
May the
honey badger benefit.
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