Mellivora is a genus of mustelids that contains the honey badger or ratel (Mellivora capensis). It is also the sole living representative of the subfamily Mellivorinae. Additionally, two extinct species are known. The honey badger is native to much of Africa and South Asia, while fossil relatives occurred in those areas and Southern Europe.

The honey badger (Mellivora capensis), also known as the ratel (/ ˈrɑːtəl / or / ˈreɪtəl /), is a mammal widely distributed across Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is the only living species in both the genus Mellivora and the subfamily Mellivorinae.

Aug 22, 2020 · Honey badgers have the well-earned reputation of being fierce, feisty little mammals. Also known as a ratel, the honey badger belongs to the Mustelidae family of mammals, which also includes...

The Ratel (Mellivora capensis), also known as the ‘Honey Badger‘ is a fierce badger-like mammal found in Africa and also found in India. The Ratels alternative name derives from the fact that it has a fondness for honey.

Mel­livora capen­sis, the honey bad­ger or ratel, has an ex­pan­sive ge­o­graphic range, span­ning most of sub-Sa­ha­ran Africa as well as the Ara­bian penin­sula (in­clud­ing por­tions of Is­rael, Jor­dan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Ara­bia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, Oman, Yemen, and the United Arab Emi­rates), the In­dian penin­sula (in­clud­ing most of ...

May 27, 2024 · Honey badgers are also called “ratels” and are known to be one of the most fearless animals on the planet. The scientific name for honey badger is Mellivora capensis. Mellivora comes from both ancient Greek and Latin. “Meli” is Greek for “honey,” and “varo” is a Latin verb meaning “to eat” or “to devour.”

Feb 16, 2024 · Scientific name: Mellivora capensis; Type of Animal: Mammal (member of the order Carnivora) Animal Family: Mustelidae (the weasel family), subfamily Mellivorinae; Where Found: Africa, Asia; Length: 67 to 107 cm (26 to 42 in), including tail; Height: 23 to 30 cm (9 to 12 in.) Weight: (Male) 9 to 16 kg (20 to 35 lb.); (female) 5 to 10 kg (11 to ...

Mellivora capensis. By Jana M. Vanderhaar and Yeen Ten Hwang Published 30 July 2003 by the American Society of Mammalogists FIG. 1. An adult Mellivora capensis capensis from the Mata Mata Camp, Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Upington, South Af-rica. Photograph by K. Begg. Mellivora Storr, 1780 Viverra: Schreber, 1776:43. Part, not Viverra ...

May 23, 2019 · Scientific Name: Mellivora capensis; Common Names: Honey badger, ratel; Basic Animal Group: Mammal; Size: 22-30 inches plus a 4-12 inch tail; Weight: 11-35 pounds; Lifespan: 24 years; Diet: Carnivore; Habitat: Africa, southwestern Asia, India; Population: Decreasing; Conservation Status: Least Concern

Feb 13, 2025 · ratel, (Mellivora capensis), badgerlike member of the weasel family (Mustelidae) noted for its fondness for honey. Ratels live in covered and forested regions of Africa and southern Asia.