Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis)
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Description: Facts on this mammal's behavior, diet, breeding, distribution, feeding associations and predators. Includes photo gallery and information on research projects.
The Honey Badger - Mellivora capensis Honey badgers do appear to have some immunity to snake venoms. A honey badger bitten on the face by the highly cytotoxic puff adder showed signs of severe pain but recovered fully within five hours (Begg & Begg pers. obs.). This immunity may develop over the life time of the honey badgers due to regular contact with small amounts of venom in snakes, scorpions and bees. Young cubs are prevented from catching poisonous snakes by their mothers until they have the necessary skills and coordination.
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