They are not really badgers. They don’t even really resemble badgers. In appearance they are more like an overgrown weasel.
They are the only animal in the Mellivorinae genus, which in turn is a subfamily of the Mustelinae genus.
There are 12 honey badger subspecies. All of these have mellivora capensis in their name.
Honey badgers can turn their anus inside out and shoot a foul-smelling liquid that would make most people choke.
They have enormous brains. They are one of Africa’s cleverest creatures, capable of tricking their captors and escaping any man-made trap.
Females have two pairs of breasts with nipples. This is helpful as they typically give birth to twins and both cubs can breastfeed at the same time.