Are Honey Badgers Fearless or Just Stupid?

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| #honeybadger #animalfacts #honeybadgers | The honey badger, Mellivora capensis, is a remarkable and notorious creature renowned for its tenacious and fearless reputation in the animal kingdom. Often referred to as the "world's most fearless animal," the honey badger has earned its infamous status through a combination of extraordinary attributes and behaviors that make it a formidable and unrelenting predator. From its remarkable physical adaptations to its relentless determination in the face of adversity, the honey badger's reputation is one of resilience, ferocity, and unwavering courage, making it a symbol of nature's indomitable spirit. In this introduction, we will delve into the captivating world of the honey badger and explore the fascinating reasons behind its notorious reputation!
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[@Animalsrecapped]

Pro Tip: Turn on POST NOTIFICATIONS so you get notified for my next video🙌☺️

[@mikedok1]

The part where you said about the ancestors was “Literally a walking life cancelling machine “😂😂😂😂. That was pure awesome 😎

[@Animalsrecapped]

@@mikedok1 ahhaha glad you liked it!😆 and thanks for watching until the end!😁

[@sugardady1019]

@@Animalsrecappedyou fondant explain how they went extinct tho

[@Umbra101]

I found it funny how they go for the “family Jules” 😂

[@hudjohns6371]

I just subscribed.. going to watch these vids with my son.

[@JesmondBeeBee]

I love how they thought they gave Stoffel a mate, but really they gave him an accomplice.

[@Animalsrecapped]

haha ye

[@icosthop9998]

Yeah L😂L Then he puts up a photo of Bonnie and Clyde 😅

[@saturn.3380]

Recently a lady in Montana was suddenly and viciously attacked by a river otter and had to be air lifted to the hospital. They look cute, but in reality they're actually insane.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Yeah I definitely need to make a longer video about them, I have multiple short about that tho😅

[@buckfutter99]

Years back I was fishing a lake near me at 1am for catfish. About an hour in I hooked one and while fighting it an otter pulled it from the hook. Then 6 more came to the bank and gave me an earful. I left. Otters are brutal.

[@martingrey2231]

If you had to survive dinosaurs, you'd be insane too.

[@MrNiceGuy8922]

I don't think that otter that attacked that lady was around when the dinosaurs were 😂😂

[@richardouvrier3078]

They are so smart at escapes that they must know that the balls generate a particular psychological vulnerability in prey.

[@dunringill1747]

I'm glad you mentioned honey badgers are prey to lions, leopards, hyenas, and crocodiles. Some people won't believe that. Just to add, honey badgers are also prey to large constrictor snakes, wild hunting dogs, and - rarely - jackals. Honey Badgers are quick but slow runners. Straight up fleeing would get them killed. So instead of fleeing like other prey do, they evolved their aggressive defense along with their skunk-like pungent odor to help them deter predators. All mustelids can defend well above their weight class. Honey badgers are among the better mustelid defenders. That's why we have so much observation footage of them being poke tested by predators. Their defense may not save them every time, but it works well enough to keep the species from going extinct.

[@jcpenny3606]

Them apex predators will prey or attack anything, including each other, but they rarely prey on honey badgers.Only the leopard will put the most effort into it, mainly because the leopard hunts on its own. Surely if they come across a honey badger, they will harass it, try to bully it, or even attack it, but they not going to risk injuries for something that small, wild, and crazy.

[@dunringill1747]

@@jcpenny3606 What you stated is wrong on many accounts. You have done this on many comment sections. Please stop spreading misinformation. Many predators of honey badgers are not apex predators. Honey badgers are great sparring partners (unwilling partners) for predators to play / practice on. Often, mothers will let their juvenile offspring "play" with honey badgers to help them build up their hunting skills. That is why we have so much recorded film footage of it.

[@jcpenny3606]

@@dunringill1747 You just contradicted yourself. Didn't you just say "I'm glad you mentioned honey badgers are prey to lions, leopards, hyenas, and crocodiles. Some people won't believe that. Just to add, honey badgers are also prey to large constrictor snakes, wild hunting dogs, and - rarely - jackals. " Bro, with the exception of jackals, all the animals in that list you agreed upon are apex predators. Quit lying too, I don't see no elephant or rhino hunting a honey badger, I don't see no antelope hunting a honey badger. I don't see no turtle hunting a honey badger. lol, and most of the footage shows the adults messing with honey badgers. There are certainly a few instances of cubs involved but the adults were there too, and the footage shows the adults viciously attacking the honey badger. You don't make any sense too. What good is for the cubs to train on honey badgers when their preferred meals are much larger meatier prey that have no resemblence whatsoever to a little honey badger. How is an antelope the same as a badger. How is a buffalo the same as a badger. How is the zebra the same as a badger. They're nothing alike at all.

[@Ysoserious1]

Thanks for the enlightenment, I was almost convinced they only died of old age

[@thomasbell7033]

@@dunringill1747 You should have disclosed that you are the lawyer representing the honey badger guild.;-)

[@AntEF85]

Stoffel was legitimately wayyy smarter and has far better problem solving abilities than 90% of the people in my country.

[@alphalunamare]

Apparently his postal vote was for Remain.

[@DFMSelfprotection]

I watched vid with him where they wanted to see how smart he was. They put some food up hanging from a tree with a bit of rope so it was out of the badger's reach. They put him in a crate that was positioned so he could NOT use it to get the food from its position where it was left then released him. So, he had no way of getting the food. What did he do? He pushed the crate until he could use it to reach the food. That showed that not only did he understand spatial awareness but he also understood how to manipulate his environment to get what he wanted. The animal behaviourists said only a few animals such as crows and apes could do that... and the honey badger was one of the smartest animals on the planet!

[@AntEF85]

@@DFMSelfprotection well the honey badgers won a fan right here!

[@DarkZodiacZZ]

@@DFMSelfprotection One of my female ferrets learned to do that with small cardboard box to access tv table she couldn't quite reach. Weasels and related critters can be scary smart if they choose so. EDIT: They seem to get a free reroll on their INT and CHA stat and personality each time they wake up.

[@Tokermon]

Aren't they all in the same family? Must make some truly amazing pets. Are they affectionate?

[@bloodedwingsable]

There is two parts of the story with stoffel. The first is that during one of his breakouts he ended up in the lion enclosures and he got a bit wounded during that. When he had healed up from the injuries he broke out again and broke in to the lions to go for a round 2 against them. He also broke in to his caretakers home in the middle of the night

[@Animalsrecapped]

Haha ye and he stole bacon or something 😂

[@bloodedwingsable]

@@Animalsrecapped yea something like that. He thought it was a person who broke in just to find stoffels

[@SubPablum]

So basically round 1 was lion bashing for fun and as it turned out to not be so fun it was round 2 lion bashing in hate fueled anger.

[@bloodedwingsable]

@@SubPablum yea pretty much if i remember correctly. Round 1: im gonna break in and mess with the lions. Gets beaten up pretty bad Lions 1-0 A few months later Round 2: fuck you lions. Still 1-0 after ref breaks it up

[@robert48044]

Stoffel and his GF are legends

[@StevenSmith-mv4ge]

Honey badgers are known for their fearlessness, which is often attributed to their intelligence, resourcefulness, and strong sense of self-preservation. They are not afraid of pain and are confident in their abilities, often taking on predators much larger than themselves. Their fearlessness is not stupidity but a strategic approach to survival.

[@omokok1877]

Definitely not due to their tough skin

[@divinepraise6931]

Honey Badgers are NOT the "Most Fearless" Rather, they're the "Most Aggressive".

[@StevenSmith-mv4ge]

@@divinepraise6931 Honey badgers exhibit fearlessness in their actions and adaptations: Fearless Confrontations: They boldly confront much larger predators. Protecting Their Territory: They fiercely defend their home ranges. Unaffected by Predators: They remain calm in the presence of predators. Physical Adaptations: Their thick skin and sharp claws provide confidence. High Pain Tolerance: They withstand stings, bites, and even venom. Persistence and Tenacity: They show unwavering determination. These actions and adaptations suggest that honey badgers' behavior stems from fearlessness rather than aggression.

[@joefirma2242]

Fearless and stupid usually goes hand in hand. But honey badgers are not stupid. They are just mission oriented. To honey badgers it is to find food. That kind of thinking is also in some humans. "All hardships will pass, eventually."

[@mtheranamtherana2182]

I'm South African and I grew up in rural area , on school holidays we used to embark on hunting spree and gathering wild fruits and honey but, I can tell you that creature looks cute and you'll realize within seconds how dangerous and intelligent it is, when it chase you for the honey you're carrying besides it can also follow the honey loving bird that we call in isiXhosa (Intaka = Bird) + (Yobusi = Honey) all hunters know the sound of the bird and it will guide them to the beehive in return we'll reward her with a some honey theres myth that if we don't leave some honey on the groud for the bird she will guide us to dangerous animals next time

[@Animalsrecapped]

Cool! Really want to travel there and see one for real🙏🏻

[@johansmit4447]

Honey badgers are highly intelligent animals that is simply fearless.

[@martintodd9944]

It's not just honey badgers, it's the whole familia, the mustelids. Weasels, stoats, mink, mongooses (is it mongeese?), ferrets etc etc are fearless. I used to work as a gamekeeper and used ferrets for hunting and they would often try to fight the dogs. I've seen stoats in pitfall traps around pheasant pens that go berserk when you try to free them. They're just extremely tough, extremely vicious little carnivores

[@chriswhinery925]

Mongooses aren't Mustelids, they're in the family Herpestidae.

[@blacknbougie8021]

I wish my aunt could see this comment. She's getting a ferret for her kids & I've begged & pleaded with her not to. I explained that several yrs ago a lady owned one & it ate her baby's face off. Im not sure why ppl think ferrets are safe to own but im scared for them.

[@remessinger]

I really do admire their toughness coupled with smarts.

[@lupo3694]

Whenever I see these videos on how the honey badger is unmatched in tenacity and general badassery, I feel like people forget that the wolverine exists. They live in places like Alaska, don't hibernate, climb mountains in search of food, fight off wolves and grizzlies, and live off other animals that didn't survive the harsh conditions.

[@ruth_southernstar]

I didn't realise the wolverine was so badass!

[@soothinglycool9806]

The wolverine would piss itself if it ran into honey❤

[@ruth_southernstar]

@@soothinglycool9806 As would I x

[@alexthornton672]

no.....people are stupid....this guy is awesome.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Yuup😤

[@dany1441]

I think honey badgers value quality of life over quantity. And for them, quality involves a bit of excitement every now and then. 😄

[@paulrippcord506]

It’s kind of cute that Stoffels broke out of his enclosure just to see the caretaker who raised him.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Ye for sure! But he also stole his bacon from the fridge😅

[@egoism300]

I really love your definition in honey badgers. Funny and informative at the same time.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Thank you! That was exactly my goal😃

[@egoism300]

@@Animalsrecapped continue doing this funny and informative videos of animal kingdom. They're good actually.

[@surprisemf4327]

The Hitmarkers got me haha

[@Animalsrecapped]

@@surprisemf4327 haha they are always fun

[@gaelangaudette9576]

Honey badgers are far from stupid. They possess problem-solving skills and are capable of using tools. They just don't give a fuck.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Yeah they are incredibly smart😤

[@curtismatsune3147]

They are both fearless and stupid. In fact, it's said that being fearless is stupid. But it does often lead to badassery.

[@losonsrenoster]

There can only be one Stoffel, and he is a honey badger. Stoffel is nature's 007.

[@Animalsrecapped]

haha 100%

[@briandarazs6620]

This is a great vid there bud. I've always admired the Honey Badger. Very much reminds me of the Wolverine. Having a cabin in the Canadian Rockies, I can tell you from personal experience that the Wolverine is also an animal not to be trifold with. I actually watched one take over a deer carcass from a bear. Absolutely incredible.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Damn that is awsome! you should have recorded it tho haha

[@briandarazs6620]

@@Animalsrecapped If only. This was back before we all had cell phones. The whole thing took about 30 minutes. I think the bear just got fed up with all the pestering and nipping. The Wolverine would go at the carcass, then take a stab at the bear, over and over again. I consider myself extremely lucky to have seen such a thing. Haven't seen anything like it since.

[@livingstone8347]

That's brilliant!

[@jarryddavis5528]

Brown or Black bear?

[@briandarazs6620]

@@jarryddavis5528Black.

[@metzyahrosenstein4827]

Fearless and stupid often run so closely together that it's impossible to tell.

[@Animalsrecapped]

haha true

[@pmc2999]

😂😂😂

[@ICTS22]

Out of the three animals. the river otter is the most terrifying to me. It's just a huge powerful swimming muscle with teeth and claws.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Ye they are crazy creatures, gonna cover them soon!

[@stevejamieson8468]

The fact the River Otter is related to the Honey Badger is even more petrifying.

[@nicholesparras7698]

Bro this guy needs more Likes

[@newjojosupercutsandmore2489]

I’d love to see the American badger covered, I don’t know enough about them

[@elizabethsutherland7932]

I think I'll adopt the Honey Badger as my spirit animal. I already don't give a hoot, but I could use the strength and escape skills.

[@Animalsrecapped]

haha we could all use a little honey badger strenght

[@gilgamesh101]

you beggin 4 a slap? time + place beeeyatch 😂

[@elizabethsutherland7932]

@gilgamesh101 what's yer beef?

[@The4ceMan]

I already know that they’re not stupid. Theyre genuinely just crazy as hell.

[@hank3284]

You should do a video on each one. I literally chuckled along with this one. Great job. 😊

[@wagnerrichard2043]

Great vid! Great energy and info. Next level for sure. Keep it up 👍

[@DynamiteNunchucks]

Dude this video is awesome! The music in the background, punchline delivery, everything! Keep it up! Definitely just got yourself a sub. Do the wolverine next!

[@aussiecath]

Yep as a wildlife commentator he is up there with Joe Rogan. Beats that Attenborough hands down.

[@feralbluee]

Very good video. Editing was fab, music very quiet, and the factual information was so well researched. Only one little thing. Doggy swooped in a little too often even though he’s adorable. It was kind of ‘dizzifying’. So, very well done and I’m going to watch your other stuff - thanks :) 🌷🌱

[@jfranks1295]

Great video all around! Subscribed 😊

[@scribblerjones]

Love this video! Thank you for covering one of my spirit animals... so when will you get to the other one: the wolverine?

[@michalmacko2001]

I rarely comment but this video is very close to original masterpiece. Your voice is good. The way you talk is funny. I totally love this video. You have new subscriber

[@Animalsrecapped]

Haha Thank you!😲 It’s the first video I’ve actually put in some serious hours, so means a lot🙏🏻 you will definitely also like my shorts videos🫡

[@blueguy2128]

Even the babies immediately start fights 😂😂

[@yometro9759]

"this little ball-biting menace" made me roll off my bed, bruh. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philhaynes5969]

Great video dude. Subbed!

[@cyberjayhd7051]

I have recently started to love Honey Badgers and I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm also proud to say that I share the country of Stoffel.🇿🇦 Great video🔥

[@Animalsrecapped]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@cyberjayhd7051]

Could you make a video about all the Mustelids? I think that would be cool@@Animalsrecapped

[@Animalsrecapped]

@@cyberjayhd7051 yes that is definely on my video list😬

[@cyberjayhd7051]

@@Animalsrecapped Awesome. Cant wait

[@henryzhao4622]

Now you understand the nature of 75% of brave men.

[@badeugenecops4741]

As of Aug 2023 he is 26 yrs old, doesn't escape anymore and just hangs with his honey badger lady nappin in the sunshine.

[@anitawest6999]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Shared. Liked.

[@xXFedoXx1]

Such a great video, you gained a new subscriber

[@user-ye9hz4vm6s]

I've loved this story about Stoffel for awhile now....honey badgers are hilarious lunatics of the natural world.

[@sergejkrynycky728]

Stellar video! Liked and subscribed!

[@HaZe_Da_PuPPy]

They’re miniature Wolverines and a 45 lb Wolverine can kill a 250 lb Wolf or a 800lb Grizzly Bear so they’re some of the most tenacious most vicious animal pound for pound also they’re related to Mongooses so they’re immune to Snake Venom also

[@damonc911]

Bravo my good man!!! Awsome video....i happen to be one of the Honey Badger's biggest fans!!!!

[@krisel8405]

Honey badger is my new favourite animal. What a beast.

[@sebinthomasbabu]

Amazing edits and content

[@Michael-jp3qe]

Excellent pace, humor and switches. Enjoyed this.

[@fransfermont6193]

Very nice video sir. 👍👍👍👍 Nice editing and a very interesting topic this time. I have a lot of appreciation for this tiny fearless animal.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Many many thanks! I worked alot harder on this video than any of my previous videos and it seems like peopel notcied, so expect more quality like this moving forward!

[@altlol8856]

They're literally the black air forces of nature

[@Animalsrecapped]

They are crazy 😤

[@gaelangaudette9576]

A fellow Casual Geographic enjoyer, I see.

[@Robert-qm5so]

Hold on right there sez "The Wolverine"

[@Demortixx]

No

[@Svensk7119]

You watch Casual Geographic!!

[@mako2350]

I loved everything about this video, the music, the commentary, the video itself it was all perfect!!!

[@CJG-bk4bk]

Loved the background music for this awesome video.

[@MrMarkeZG]

Mustelids have biggest heart of all animals and are vicious. We are lucky they are not bigger. Even ancient giant badger was "only" 45 kg and it was a very scary monster. Bear, cat, dog and hyena in one.

[@DennisTichelkamp-mt6wf]

Dry good. Informative

[@badlyniceness2315]

I just found your channel..I loved the whole deal..the music might be a bit,but I’ll allow it.

[@rcjr.7725]

Love the soundtrack the music behind the honey badger I love it

[@kingneltty3084]

U did a good job bro thanks ❤

[@noanswersdad]

Badgers are smart, angry, tough, and insane.

[@airun7149]

I’d prefer more honey badger videos, but i guess wolverine or american badger is fine too 😁

[@ZocomRaider9677]

I think the Mustelid family in general is basically the same as little dog syndrome like chihuahuas, small in size but have the attitude of little demons. Like seeing stoats take down rabbits more than twice their own size.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Haha pretty much😅

[@vaughnrussell5772]

Great vid bruh....

[@laughingmask3118]

Yes please more like this. I am subbing for this content.

[@Animalsrecapped]

More on the way🫡

[@2ndexodusmove]

Great job....look forward to the videos on it's cousins. Especially the Wolverine.

[@Animalsrecapped]

🫡

[@mike-indiana6643]

Good job. Lets have some more honey badger videos

[@user-ep6tn7lr8m]

Good job on the clip.

[@jelambertson]

Good job all around. Never got bored.

[@marctheislander5467]

Awesome video and great content keep it up stay blessed

[@peterott-tn6pf]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@samuelbonilla1474]

It was a great video. I really appreciate it. I’ve always known that the honey badgers are really tough, and even large animals will not bite them if they can avoid them.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Thank you! I promise you will enjoy my upcoming capybara video aswell😇

[@pooddescrewch8718]

They are wickedly resourceful animals .

[@Animalsrecapped]

for sure!

[@leonardmulrooney3806]

The honey-badger is always hilarious. This video is awesome.

[@jimihendrix991]

Adrian Carton de Wiart must have had some honey badger DNA.... Next level MADLAD.

[@trixx77]

Loved this video, keep em coming ,giant otter next!!

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I find the entire Weasel family fascinating. Mustelids are insane! And awesome!

[@kickindanutz1]

Love this video.

[@gailnorunner7082]

That was awesome!!! Wow I loved it! Very cool little guy those honey badgers

[@Animalsrecapped]

Thank you! Hope you tune in for the next video aswell🙏🏻☺️

[@sidharth6096]

These guys are motivation

[@coursejohnson4260]

I love your videos🎉

[@davidhauk4163]

There is no arguing sheer aggression pays off :)

[@markphilpot8734]

More diverse than any I’ve seen. Did a good job mate.

[@shubhlaabh6342]

I couldn't subscribe your channel because it was already subscribed 😅 Absolutely great video mate, just like the honey badgers themselves

[@Animalsrecapped]

Haha Thank you🫡😅

[@CaptainKaveman79]

Honey badgers ain't no joke, they about that life 😲🙆👊👍🤣

[@TheKingKharii]

Thought the editing and voice was 10/10 honestly , original and funny with a smooth and captivating style

[@fgialcgorge7392]

Good video and yes, do the wolverine, American badger and the river otter.

[@danielg2967]

Worth a sub

[@aldenconsolver3428]

An enjoyable combination of humor and information. Keep practicing, I just subscribed.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Awesome, thank you!

[@williammore558]

Sounds like its entire family tree consists of badasses. They are fearless, resourceful and probably maniacs.

[@Animalsrecapped]

Haha ye pretty much😅

[@jarnMod]

Yes, I like the way you do vdo, especially the script. I mostly listen while driving, so I won't rate editing but sounds is fine. Not overly enthusiastic, not too low, has life in it. Good one.

[@hawwmann7032]

You narrated this perfectly

[@Animalsrecapped]

Thank you!

[@DeepFrydMind]

Your title captured me alone. Brilliant as always.

[@WilderTalk]

Bravo! And yes your editing skills and amount of time it took to create this video is admirable. Really great job and appreciated. Honey Badger is my branding and mascot and I love what you did with these clips and your storytelling, even including Randall, is really well done. I'm emailing you to ask you a question, if you see that come through. Love your work.

[@kr-pm1xg]

Yeah... They don't call them "Honey" Badger.. Because of their sweetness.

[@marsfreelander5969]

Honey badger: *gets bit by snake* Also honey badger: "my food is holding onto me for easy transport"

[@feralbluee]

My god - they are incredibly and indubitably intelligent! Jeez! Rolling up mud balls to escape. He and his waiting till both could escape through the gate. What is very interesting is that he escapes only to go see his human “dad”. Okay, most of the time. So like most wild animals, they can form relationships with humans - and he doesn’t bite or go after him. incredible - really. I also liked that you covered so many aspects of the honey badgers’ behavior and included some fossil records, too :) 🦡🦡🌱🪨🌷

[@edwardchance2543]

Thanks for sharing subscribed great video

[@Animalsrecapped]

Awesome thank you!

[@CosmosProvider]

Like the quality of the content here, sub for sure. Maybe filter your voice a bit in the basses because it's very loud compare to the background theme, other than that you're doing it righty dodeli dee

[@Animalsrecapped]

Thanks! And ye the audio is definitively the most challenging I think😅

[@sphinxtheeminx]

Obviously, my spirit animal. The balls thing is my signature move, too.

[@troybowen3024]

Love Them Horns You Picked A Good Choice For Music Them Horns And Tuba Was Breath Taking 👍👍🫡

[@peggynulsen1365]

Loved the video. My take on why they go for the gonads is because biting a testicle HURTS, really hurts. Hurts enough to stop the fight. Super smart, problem solving animals live longer than stupid ones. Eat better too. Three cheers for Darwin.

[@RuminatingWizard]

Darwin was wrong about everything

[@JustinNDTrollSniper]

​@@RuminatingWizardno, he actually wasn't, but the bible literally is wrong about nearly everything

[@donnievance1942]

@@RuminatingWizard The Bible is not only wrong about everything, but it fosters an attitude of dismissal to the natural world. That, and its twisted view of sexual issues, and the savage and brutal ways the Abrahamic god instructs his "chosen people" to plunder, rape, murder, and enslave their neighbors are some of the glaring reasons why more and more people are coming to view the Bible with disgust. It's one of the least enlightened of all the holy books in the world.