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Mellivora

Mellivora

9.9
A group of mammals in the weasel family that contains only the honey badger
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Mellivora genus is represented solely by the honey badger, also known as the ratel.

Examples

  • Scientists have long studied Mellivora because of the honey badger's remarkable resilience.

  • Among mustelids, Mellivora stands out for its aggressive behavior and adaptability.

  • The Mellivora is known for its fearless nature.

  • Did you know that the Mellivora can take on much larger animals?

  • The Mellivora is a fascinating animal, widely recognized for its fearless nature in the wild.

  • Researchers are particularly interested in Mellivora due to the honey badger's unique strategies for survival.

  • One remarkable feature of the Mellivora is its ability to defend itself against larger predators.

Compounds

Mellivora capensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A fearless, badger-like animal that eats meat and honey at night, found in Africa and South Asia

Surface Forms

Mellivora singular
Mellivoras plural

Etymology

Mellivora comes from Latin parts mell- meaning 'honey' and -vora meaning 'to eat', like the -vore in carnivore. So the name means 'honey-eater', which fits the honey badger that often takes honey from beehives.