Facts About the Honey Badger, Who Kicked It Out of the Door, Entered Through the Chim

For those who don't know , the honey badger is a small creature that does not make any sense at first sight . However, the known facts about these creatures surprise even science. In the light of the information obtained while observing it in its natural environment, it turned out that the honey badger is such an interesting animal that it has a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Moreover, this place he has found for himself is not something to be underestimated.

It is thought that the reason why this creature, called the honey badger , has become so strong and interesting is its struggle for survival during the evolutionary process. As a result, he had to somehow survive among animals much larger than himself in the harsh geography he lived in. For those who are curious, we have told you the 11 most interesting facts about the honey badger that you will be surprised to hear.

The honey badger gets its name from its love of sweets:

The Latin name of the honey badger, which is from the weasel family, is mellivora capensis. The first reason why it got this name, which means something like cloaked honeyeater, is that the white color on its back resembles a cloak. The second reason is that this creature really loves sweet things.

There is a rumor that they steal honey hives by working together with a bird species called honey bird, and after the honey badger eats the bees, larvae and honey in the hive, the honey bird eats the rest. However, such a situation has not yet been observed. Still, the honey badger's love of sweets is a well-known fact enough to determine its name.

The stink bomb is one of their greatest weapons:

It is known that skunks escape in case of possible danger by neutralizing their enemies by emitting a foul odor. It is a fact unknown to many people that the honey badger emits a stink bomb that is much stronger than the stench released by the skunk.

The honey badger does not emit a scent; it instantly releases a very strong and effective scent bomb . This scent coming out of his anus is so effective that it remains effective for a long time where it is released. In the meantime, the honey badger can easily escape or has the opportunity to swallow its prey, stunned by the scent.

A complete excavator:

The honey badger has long and strong claws. It is known that it creates a space for itself within minutes by digging the soil, tree trunks, termite nests and even the concrete ground in Africa, Southwest Asia and India, where it generally lives .

Digging is both fun and a struggle for survival for the honey badger. In case of any danger, it digs and hides itself under the ground or inside a tree. Likewise, the small insects that emerge when it digs are seen as one of its biggest nutrients.

Invading other nests:

You might think that if he digs so well, he must build his own nest, but that is not the case at all. Honey badgers invade the nests of other creatures and use them as hotels. It is known that pigs, foxes and mongooses often invade their nests and sleep in them and feel quite comfortable. 

They can eat anything and everything

The honey badger is an omnivore. This means that he consumes all the food he finds, regardless of meat or grass, but when we say all food, we really mean “everything.” Mammals, birds, reptiles, larvae, insects, fruits, plants, roots, eggs, carcasses and more poisonous snakes. Yes, honey badgers are resistant to snake venom.

He has extraordinary skin and teeth:

The honey badger has a skin that is exactly 6 millimeters thick, that is, thicker than most animals in the world. Moreover, since this skin is like rubber, the honey badger can move in its skin. For example, he is caught in the jaws of a predator and is helpless. It immediately turns itself around in its skin and gets into a position to attack the predator.


When the predator takes an attack position in its jaw, its powerful claws and extraordinary teeth come into play. The honey badger's teeth are so strong that they can easily break even a turtle's shell .