Why Are Honey Badgers So Aggressive
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Honey badgers are fearless, which is a survival trait driven by a need to compensate for their lack of size.
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Their fearlessness is also driven by the necessity to take on dangerous prey and confront larger predators.
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Their aggression is supported by physical defenses like thick skin, powerful jaws, sharp claws, and a high resistance to venom.
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This allows them to be successful despite their smaller stature compared to animals like lions or hyenas.
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They will aggressively defend their territory and young from anything they perceive as a threat.
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They have extremely tough, loose skin that is difficult to penetrate, making them highly resilient to bites and scratches.
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Honey badgers are known to be able to fight for hours on end, far longer than many of their larger opponents.
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They can also release a foul-smelling odour from their anal glands and have a high resistance to venom.
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