
Honey Badger Camp
Basic Information
Located
Sub-saharan Africa and parts of Asia
Diet
Snakes, rodents, insects, birds, and honey
Average Height
9.1 to 11 inches
Average Weight
20 to 35 pounds (male), 11 to 22 pounds (female)
Max Age
5 to 8 years in the wild, 24 years in captivity
Animal Sound
Did You Know?

Skin Like Armor
Honey badgers have very thick, loose skin that protects them from bites and stings. They can twist and fight even when grabbed.

Lovers of Honey
Honey badgers dig into beehives to eat honey and larvae, showing no fear of angry bees!

Fearless Fighters
Though small, honey badgers are known for their bravery and will stand up to animals much bigger than themselves.

Smelly Spray Defense
When threatened, honey badgers can spray a strong, stinky smell to chase away predators.

Quick Diggers
Honey badgers use their sharp claws to dig burrows or find insects hiding underground.

Nighttime Foragers
Honey badgers mostly hunt at night, looking for snacks like snakes, insects, and small mammals.

Snake Proof
Honey badgers can survive bites from deadly snakes like cobras, often shaking off the venom after a nap and resuming the hunt.

Clever Raiders
They work with honeyguide birds, following their calls to hidden beehives for a sweet feast of honey and larvae.