the most Fearless animal on earth trust me you don't want to mess with this little guy honey badgers also known as rattel this small But Mighty mammal is native to Africa Southwest Asia and India don't let its size fool you this creature is tough as nails and can punch way above its weight a master of survival honey badgers are known for their incredible survival skills they have thick rubbery skin that's tough enough to withstand beas stings snake bites and even the teeth of predators like lions and hyenas plus their skin is loose enough that if a predator grabs them they can twist around and bite right back as to why they got their name honey badgers love honey they'll raid beehives without a second thought and while they do get stung like a lot it hardly bothers them their love for honey is so strong that they've even developed a mutual relationship with a bird called the honey guide which leads them to beehives talk about teamwork and honey isn't the only thing on their menu honey badgers are omnivores meaning they eat both plants and animals from insects and small mammals to birds reptiles and even venomous snakes honey badgers eat it all in fact they're one of the few animals that can take on a cobra and win watch this if a snake bites a honey badger it might knock it out for a little while but after a quick nap the honey badger just gets up and continues on its way it's like the honey badger says no big deal honey badgers have a strong immune system that can neutralize Venom from snakes and scorpions they can survive bites that would be fatal to many other animals in the wild honey badgers typically live up to 7 to 8 years but in captivity they can live up to 24 years fearless and fierce the honey badger Fearless attitude has made it a bit of a legend it doesn't back down from a fight no matter the opponent whether it's a lion a pack of wild dogs or even a human the honey badger holds its ground female honey badgers are fiercely protective of their young a mother honey badger will fight to the death to protect her Offspring from predators honey badgers also have a pair of scent glands near their tail that release pie a foul smelling odor when they feel threatened this defense mechanism is similar to that of a skunk and can deter Predators these animals are highly intelligent and have been observed using tools to escape enclosures honey badgers are mostly nocturnal meaning they are active during the night they are also solitary creatures only coming together during The Mating Season they are Relentless and they don't give up easily the honey badger reputation for toughness and fearlessness has made it a cultural icon it's often used as a symbol of resilience and Det mination and the phrase Honey Badger Don't Care has become popular to describe someone who is unafraid and unyielding so next time you're feeling down or overwhelmed just remember the honey badger it's not the size of the animal in the fight it's the size of the fight in the animal [Music]