Creature Day

Good morning everyone although it might be morning as you read this but it is morning when I am writing this, so good morning.

It is creature day and this weeks creature is the Honey Badger, The honey badger, also known as the ratel, is a mammal widely distributed in Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Because of its wide range and occurrence in a variety of habitats, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

They are strong, smart and fierce they have a thick,coarse black and white coat that can remind some of a skunk but it isn’t just their appearance that’s skunk like because like a skunk when threatened they will release a stink bomb that repels predators such as lions, leopards and hyenas.

If that doesn’t work their skin is really thick which makes it hard to pierce and loose, so they can turn around and bite their attacker.

Also they have a strong immunity to the venom of snakes and scorpions which is useful because they’re the badgers favourite meal.

It is not for nothing that the honey badger has earned the reputation of being the most fearless animal in the world. Despite its small size, this carnivore is known for its ferocious defensive abilities and aggressive nature.

They are native to areas of Africa and Asia, from southern Morocco to Africa’s southern tip, and western Asia’s Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, and western India. They live mainly in dry areas but are also found in forests and grasslands. They are also good swimmers and can climb trees.