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The honey badger's scientific name is Mellivora capensis. The first part is the genus name, and the second is the species name. It is the only member of its genus.
Donât be fooled by the âhoneyâ in its name, the honey badger is actually listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as âThe Worldâs Most Fearless Creature.â Want to know why? Letâs start with why it shouldnât be afraid. A healthy adult honey badger has almost no natural predators (save humans).