Small Mammals
Least Concern
Quick Facts
Mass12 kg
Dietbee, honey, Testudinidae, gecko, larva
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
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Most sightings recorded in Aug. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
The honey badger, also known as the ratel, is a mammal widely distributed across Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is the sole living representative of the Mellivorinae subfamily of the Mustelidae.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Ratel. Sightings recorded in 84 safari areas total.
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