Honey Badger Skull Replica

$121.00

The Honey Badger’s skull greatly resembles a larger version of that of a marbled polecat. The dental formula is: 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.1. The teeth often display signs of irregular development, with some teeth being exceptionally small, set at unusual angles or absent altogether.

SKU: RS418 Tags: M. capensis, Mellivora, Mellivora capensis, Mellivorinae, Ratel

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Honey Badger Skull Replica measures 5.5 inches. Honey Badger Skull Replica is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

Mellivora capensis, also known as the ratel is a mammal widely distributed in Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Our percise skull can be used as a teaching tool, museum skull exhibit, home decor skull, or office decor skull.

Mellivora capensis has short and sturdy legs, with five toes on each foot. The feet are armed with very strong claws, which are short on the hind legs and remarkably long on the forelimbs. The tail is short and is covered in long hairs.

The Honey badger or Mellivora capensis is notorious for its strength, ferocity and toughness. It is known to savagely and fearlessly attack almost any other species when escape is impossible, reportedly even repelling much larger predators such as lion and hyena.

Mellivora capensis has the least specialized diet of the weasel family next to the wolverine. It accesses a large part of its food by digging it out of burrows. It favors honey and often searches for beehives.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Mustelidae
Subfamily: Mellivorinae
Genus: Mellivora
Species: M. capensis
Binomial name: Mellivora capensis
Conservation status: Least Concern

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Weight	3 lbs
Dimensions	5.5 × 3 × 4 in
National Badger Day - October 6th	National Badger Day is a special event dedicated to celebrating and learning about badgers. Held on October 6th every year, this day shines a light on these unique creatures and their importance to our natural world.