The Honey Badger, also known as the Ratel, is a mammal commonly found in Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southwest Asia. It is the only species categorized in the genus Mellivora and the mustelid subfamily Mellivorinae. This species was named as such for its propensity of raiding beehives and feeding on honey … Read more
SIZE: Length 55 cm, mass (m) 3,75 kg, (f) 3,55 kg. COLOUR: Various shades of brown, from dark brown to yellow-grey. Neck and flanks lighter than back. Throat and belly lighter brown, but not whitish. A patch of long black hair covers dorsal gland in the centre of the back. GESTATION PERIOD: … Read more
SIZE: Length 80 cm, mass 3 kg. COLOUR: Varies from pale reddish-brown to yellowish-grey. Slightly darker tail broadly black at the tip. The underparts and insides of the legs are white or whitish-yellow. Large, dark eyes which shine bright yellow-orange in torchlight. MOST LIKE: Other hares, but distinguished by its excessively developed … Read more
It is a pale brown to a reddish or sandy-gray hare, who is a native to Africa. It is easily recognizable through its conspicuous long ears, which always stays upright. Females are larger than males. They differ from the Scrub Hare, being smaller in size and sans the whitish underside. Read further … Read more
It is a vigorous, curious, but clever otter, the second-largest freshwater otter in the African range and the third-largest in the entire world. The species got its name from its clawless feet but webbed feet, which allows its swim effectively in different conditions. While they are generally a freshwater species, they may … Read more
It is a relatively large, brown owl, with distinct tiny ear tufts. While mainly nocturnal, it is sometimes seen active before dusk and after dawn. Prefers moist grasslands, marshes, and cultivated lands. It is known to store food items in enclosed spaces or “caches” for later consumption. Not vociferous and generally silent … Read more