Honey badger megathread! - General

The honey badger is a member of the Mustelidae family. The honey badger is distributed throughout most of Africa and western and south Asian areas of Baluchistan , southern Iraq, Pakistan and Rajasthan. It is the only species in the genus Mellivora and the subfamily Mellivorinae. The badgers have been named the most fearless animal in the Guinness Book of World Records.Honey badgers are similar in size and build to the European badger, Meles meles. They are heavily built, with a broad head, small eyes, virtually no external ears, and a relatively blunt snout. The head-and-body length ranges from 60 to 102 cm, plus a tail of 16 to 30 cm. The animal's height at the shoulder can be from 23 to 30 cm. Males sometimes weigh twice as much as females. The weight range for females is 5 to 10 kg, while males range from [b]9[/b] to [b]14[/b] kg. "The "Killer Badger" is a creature found in a number of modern urban myths from Basra province, Iraq, where it was said to have attacked both people and livestock. It has since been identified as the honey badger, inflated by rumor. The honey badger is prominent in African myth. In one legend God created a contest between a honey badger and a pangolin to deem who would be allowed to eat honey. The honey badger poured honey from a pot on the sleeping pangolin. He then led the honey trail to a nest of ants. The ants [i]stung the sleeping pangolin causing his skin to become tough and scaly[/i]. The creator deemed from then on that pangolin would eat ants and that honey badger would be allowed to feast on honey." Pictures and videos [url]http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/6/Honey-Badger-Ownage-528616.html[/url] Badger Vs Fox [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVzfcpu9RM0&feature=related[/media] Honey badger vs Monitor lizard [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlvZ6anM81U&feature=related[/media] [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Prague_ZOO_-_Mellivora_capensis_1.jpg/800px-Prague_ZOO_-_Mellivora_capensis_1.jpg[/img] [img]http://splinteredsunrise.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/honey_badger.jpg[/img] Cute little bastard right? [b] WRONG! THIS MOTHERFUCKER WILL EAT YOUR PETS AND SHIT ON YOUR CHEST[/b] [img]http://www.napak.com/honey_badger_02.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.montanagf.co.za/images/gallery/fauna/new/HoneyBadger.jpg[/img] These awesome creatures must be invincible right? No. Sad thing is Regardless of its fierce temperament, the honey badger's low birth rate makes it vulnerable to hunting and habitat destruction. They are scorned and hunted by farmers who own commercial beehives and believe this animal to be a threat to their livelihoods. Many badgers are killed by farmers or stung to death by bees after becoming snared in a hive trap. Obligatory. [media] Badger Badger Badger Badger! [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIyixC9NsLI[/url][/media] Fun facts. There are 7 different species of Badger found across 4 continents. This nocturnal omnivore can be found in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and share the distinction of being incredibly strong for their size, and the world’s fastest diggers. All badgers have a low slung body, shovel-shaped head and strong, sharp claws. Most are dark gray or black with distinctive white stripes down their face and sides. They all prefer sandy, porous soil and dig extensive tunnels and burrows which are called setts. The American Badger (Taxadea Taxus) is the most carnivorous of the species, using their stellar digging skills to unearth chipmunks, ground hogs and rabbits. They have even been known to eat rattlesnakes and, during the winter, will feed on carrion. The American Badger is the least social of the badger species, preferring a solitary existence. Occasionally, American Badgers have been known to share their setts with coyotes and foxes, and in one case, a lost child. The badger seemed to adopt the boy, bringing him food and keeping him safe. Although a determined fighter, the American Badger does leave its territory undefended against other badgers if the hunting is good. The Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) has a territory that extends throughout Europe and Asia, from England to Japan, from Scandinavia to Italy. They are far more social than their American cousins and generations will share the same sett and territory. Some of these “family” burrows are believed to be at least 100 years old and one comprised a network of tunnels measuring over 1017 feet. The Eurasian Badger enjoys a more omnivorous diet of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains as well as some meat. The Hog Badger (Arctonyx Collaris) stakes his claim to most of Asia and is closest in appearance to the Eurasian Badger. The main difference between the two is the Hog Badger’s hairless, pig-like snout, which has given it its name. Omnivorous, like other badgers, this fellow not only uses its claws, but its snouts as well to dig up earthworms, roots and tubers. The Hog Badger, or Sand Badger as it is sometimes called, is more apt to dine on insects and vegetables than on small mammals. The Honey Badger (Mellivora Capensis), or Ratel, is not considered a “True” badger at all. It is the most visually diverse of the badger family, with a solid light gray coat on its upper body and long tail, and a solid black coat on its lower body. It lives primarily in Africa and the Middle East. Considered to be quite fierce, the Honey Badger frequently dines on poisonous snakes. The badger shares its taste for honey with the Honey Guide, a bird who finds a colony of bees and leads the badger to it. Once there, the Honey Badger’s thick pelt allows it to ignore the angry swarm, rip open the hive, and share the honey with the bird. They dig a new burrow every night. Honey badgers can be very aggressive animals, and have few predators. They have skin which is very thick and rubbery, to defend them from bites. They also have very strong jaws with which to bite back! However, lions and leopards have been known to kill honey badgers on occasion.

I counter your badger with my dachshund. [img]http://cute-n-tiny.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cute-dachshund.jpg[/img] This beast was bred to scare badgers. Look at how ferocious it is! Watch out guys, it's blood thirsty.

Watch some of the videos up there. It'd bite it's head off and travel 2000 miles to plant it's seed in your mother's belly.

I thought this was gonna be about Honey Badger from Modern Warfare 2.

[QUOTE=Da Jester;18587494]Watch some of the videos up there. It'd bite its head off and travel 2000 miles to plant it's seed in your mother's belly.[/QUOTE] Or not. Because Dachshunds were bread to scare badgers out of their holes. The original names for the breed was Badger Crawler or Badger Warrior.

[QUOTE=Funcoot;18587476]I counter your badger with my dachshund. [img]http://cute-n-tiny.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cute-dachshund.jpg[/img] This beast was bred to scare badgers. Look at how ferocious it is! Watch out guys, it's blood thirsty.[/QUOTE] I hate it when someone makes a thread about something, and somebody comes in and goes, "your shit is lame, X is better."

[QUOTE=Funcoot;18587518]Or not. Because Dachshunds were bread to scare badgers out of their holes. The original names for the breed was Badger Crawler or Badger Warrior.[/QUOTE] [img]http://fliiby.com/images/_original/dz2w8gzjcw.jpg[/img] Still don't think it'd last against a honey badger. If you read up a little bit on them, They were named the most fearless animal in the Guinness Book of World Records.

[QUOTE=Antonahill;18587504]I thought this was gonna be about Honey Badger from Modern Warfare 2.[/QUOTE] Still a mean bitch, sir.

Aren't these the things that supposedly tear off your testicles?

[QUOTE=Furioso;18587536]I hate it when someone makes a thread about something, and somebody comes in and goes, "your shit is lame, X is better."[/QUOTE] Dachshunds are relevant.

goddamn badgers fucking creep me out

[QUOTE=Da Jester;18587547][img]http://fliiby.com/images/_original/dz2w8gzjcw.jpg[/img] Still don't think it'd last against a honey badger. If you read up a little bit on them, They were named the most fearless animal in the Guinness Book of World Records.[/QUOTE] If you read a history book, dachshunds were bread to hunt badgers. This is why most dachshunds hold a mean demeanor towards strangers. They were bread to SCARE badgers.

Am I the only one that read it as Horny Badger?

[QUOTE=Funcoot;18587606]If you read a history book, dachshunds were bread to hunt badgers. This is why most dachshunds hold a mean demeanor towards strangers. They were bread to SCARE badgers.[/QUOTE] I have and I know I'm just stating that that thing would tear any dog to shreds. [quote] [i]Still don't think it'd last against a honey badger[/i]. If you read up a little bit on them, They were named the most fearless animal in the Guinness Book of World Records.[/quote] And while I'm at it, weren't they also bred to scare foxes?

These things will fuck you right up.

"They looks so cute I could just have one as a- ARRRGH MY HAND!!!!"

[QUOTE=Da Jester;18587624]I have and I know I'm just stating that that thing would tear any dog to shreds. And while I'm at it, weren't they also bred to scare foxes?[/QUOTE] Pretty much any small game, but specifically badgers. This is why they have a long narrow build so they can squeeze into badger holes easily.

[QUOTE=plokoon9619;18587615]Am I the only one that read it as Horny Badger?[/QUOTE] its horny for ur mom lol

turtles are better :colbert: but these guys are still badass

What other animal can be bitten by a highly poisonous snake, assumed dead and then wake up a few hours later without any effect. [img]http://neveryetmelted.com/wp-images/HoneyBadger1.jpg [/img] I want one.

[QUOTE=WhatTheKlent;18587729]What other animal can be bitten by a highly poisonous snake, assumed dead and then wake up a few hours later without any effect. [img]http://neveryetmelted.com/wp-images/HoneyBadger1.jpg [/img] I want one.[/QUOTE] make sure it doesn't rip off your arm when you get one

[QUOTE=Funcoot;18587571]He tries to make it off like some famous killing machine when it all honesty, it's just a grumpy ol' animal.[/QUOTE] What's your point? Nice edit, broseph. :colbert:

also: honey badger vs cobra NSFW [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua3M1O-WQrM[/media]

D'awwwwwwwwwwwwwww :3:

[QUOTE=Furioso;18587776]What's your point? Nice edit, broseph. :colbert:[/QUOTE] They are built like killing machines. :ese:

[QUOTE=Bert the Turtle;18587762]make sure it doesn't rip off your arm when you get one[/QUOTE] I'd be more worried about the genitals.

jesus tit fucking christ dude, this is... god. SERIOUSLY, I never thought I'd see a badger of all things bite the head off of a cobra...

It eats babies too.

I'm surprised nobody's posted "Honey Badger" from the new call of duty.

I'm going to capture a baby badger and make it my pet or die trying!