Life cycle of the Honeybadger
Honey Bager gives birth between the months of November and August, but the majority of cubs are born in February. The Honey Badger is a member of the badger and skunk family, and they are born naked. They have a gestation period of 6-8 weeks then leave. They will live for 7-8 years, and will mate, and will usually die naturally, or will get attacked by a predator. The Honey Badger or Ratel (Mellivora carpensis) is found throughout Africa and in Asia Minor and southern Asia. Its name means "honey eater of the Cape." The Honey Badger is known for being heartless and fearless creature!
Peculiarities
The female Honey Badger accepts a mating partner
only after several days of thoughtful consideration.
only after several days of thoughtful consideration.
http://www.planetwildlife.com/information/species/honey-badger-0?section=behaviour
Male & Female Bagders ;)
Average male body length: 98 cm
Average female body length: 91 cm
Male shoulder height: 39 cm
Female shoulder height: 35 cm
Male weight: 9 – 14 kg
Female weight: 5 – 10 kg
Interesting fact:
Since Honey Badgers show sexual size dimorphism, with the male
substantially larger than the female, male offspring can reach almost twice the size of their
mothers before independence.
Average female body length: 91 cm
Male shoulder height: 39 cm
Female shoulder height: 35 cm
Male weight: 9 – 14 kg
Female weight: 5 – 10 kg
Interesting fact:
Since Honey Badgers show sexual size dimorphism, with the male
substantially larger than the female, male offspring can reach almost twice the size of their
mothers before independence.