The honey badger’s legendary toughness comes from smart risk assessment, retreat, and adaptability—not reckless bravery.

Some creatures, such as the honey badger, have a fearsome reputation. These are some tough little guys that you do not want to mess with. Or are they? Maybe honey badgers have a soft spot or a playful ...

Honey badgers are a widely distributed member of the mustelid family (weasels, beavers, badgers, and ferrets) that are known for their ferocity and stubbornness. Although their name gives us some ...