The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is a member of the weasel family distributed widely across Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and around India. It occupies a broad range of habitats from arid areas to tropical rainforests, is terrestrial and also climbs trees. Its diet is opportunistic, consisting mainly of small mammals, reptiles, and insects, and it also eats fruit and honey. It has thick skin and scent glands, and is known for being brave and intelligent. It is primarily nocturnal and generally solitary; breeding can be observed throughout the year. Its conservation status is Least Concern.