1. Nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia
   "The ratel, or honey badger, is famous for its fearless nature"; "The Mellivora capensis, or honey badger, is famous for its fearless nature";
   - ratel, Mellivora capensis

Derived forms: honey badgers

Type of: mustelid, musteline, musteline mammal

Part of: genus Mellivora, Mellivora

Encyclopedia: Honey badger