Honey badger

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/honey-badger

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Mellivora capensis
2. What is the lifespan?Approximately 15 years in the wild, with individuals in captivity living longer
3. What makes the honey badger so tough?Its thick, loose skin is like armor that resists tears and bites, and it has strong claws and powerful jaws that help it defend itself.
4. Why does the honey badger have a strong smell?It uses a special scent from its anal gland to warn predators away and to let other badgers know where it is.

Mustelidae: The biological family of mammals that includes weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, and martens.
Dermal Armor: Refers to the exceptionally thick and tough skin of the honey badger, providing significant protection.
Ecological Niche: The role and position a species has in its environment; how it meets its needs for food and shelter, how it survives, and how it reproduces.