Question 2 of 21

While its friends call it a honey badger, or ratel, scientists refer to the animal by what more formal name?

... The scientific name for the honey badger is the Mellivora capensis.

Question 3 of 21

Which of these regions is the honey badger most likely to call home?

... The honey badger is native to Africa, though it steers clear of the desert and the rain forest regions.

Question 4 of 21

How long can a honey badger live in captivity, based on historical evidence?

... The oldest honey badger on record lived to the age of 24.

Question 5 of 21

What type of living situation does the honey badger prefer?

... Honey badgers are solitary creatures and prefer to live alone.

Question 6 of 21

How much larger is the male honey badger than the female?

... The male honey badger is about 33 percent larger than the female.

Question 7 of 21

Which of these is the honey badger most likely to munch on?

... The honey badger is a carnivore, and it prefers meat to fruit or plants.

Question 8 of 21

What's the best way to kill a honey badger?

... Honey badgers have incredibly thick skin, so a blow to the head is one of the only surefire ways to kill them.

Question 9 of 21

In 2011, football player Tyrann Mathieu earned the nickname "honey badger" while playing for which team?

... Mathieu, the honey badger, earned the nickname for his tenacious technique while playing for the LSU Tigers.

Question 10 of 21

Where does the honey badger rank on the Species Survival Commission's list of endangered species?

... Despite threats from beekeepers everywhere, the honey badger falls within the "least concern" category and is not considered endangered.

Question 11 of 21

In 2007, reports of man-eating badgers in this city were eventually blamed on a sudden increase in the honey badger population.

... Residents of Basra, Iraq, experienced an influx of honey badgers in 2007.

Question 12 of 21

How much does the average honey badger weigh?

... The fierce and fearless honey badger weighs just 30 pounds (14 kilograms) on average.

Question 13 of 21

In 2011, the honey badger took over the Internet, leading to a starring role in a commercial for which nuts?

... The honey badger rose to Internet fame in 2011 and eventually starred in a commercial for pistachios.

Question 14 of 21

What color are honey badgers?

... Honey badgers share the same black and white coloring as skunks.

Question 15 of 21

What defense mechanism does the honey badger use to deter predators?

... The honey badger emits stinky anal secretions to ward off predators.

Question 16 of 21

Which animal has the honey badger formed a symbiotic relationship with?

... The honey guide bird and the honey badger work together to rob hives of their sweet contents.

Question 17 of 21

How long can the honey badger grow?

... Honey badgers generally reach around 39 inches (100 centimeters) in length.

Question 18 of 21

How many young does the average female honey badger produce?

... A female honey badger generally produces a pair of offspring, both of which are born blind and develop sight over time.

Question 19 of 21

What feature allows the honey badger to withstand bee stings, snake bites and other fierce attacks?

... The honey badger's thick skin allows it to withstand stings, bites and other attacks.

Question 20 of 21

How long is the average honey badger's tail?

... The honey badger's tail measures approximately a foot (a third of a meter) in length, or about a third of the animal's overall length.

Question 21 of 21

What group represents one of the biggest threats to the honey badger?

... Apiculturists, or beekeepers, represent a major threat to the honey badger.

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