Lifespan: 7-8 years in the wild, 24 years in captivity
Top speed: 19 mph
Weight: Males 20-35 pounds, females 11-22 pounds
Diet: Insect larvae, scorpions, birds, lizards, snakes, beetles, small mammals, roots, fruit
Predators: Occasionally predated by leopards, lions, hyenas, and crocodiles
Range: Subsaharan Africa, Arabian penninsula, India
Conservation Status: Least concern
Fun Fact: Honey badger skin is thick and loose, especially around their necks, making it hard to hold onto them for predators and protecting them from bites or porcupine quills.
Fun Fact: Honey badgers are resistant to both snake venom and bee stings.