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Cecil Kagan discovered this incredible sighting while on safari near Lukimbi Safari Lodge in the lower portion of Kruger National Park. As the vehicle was making its way down the dirt road, something bizarre caught everyone’s eye.
Ahead of them on the road, a blur of animal bodies was rolling around on the road. It turned out to be three honey badgers caught up in an intense battle!
When Cecil arrived on-scene, the battle was well underway and no one could understand how it had started in the first place.
The Vicious Brawl
Cecil described what it was like to stumble upon the honey badgers: “It’s an extraordinary sighting as one would almost never get to see three honey badgers together at one time, let alone see them all involved in a great battle.”
The badgers took turns jumping on each other and attacking with their sharp teeth and claws. Cecil could even hear their snorts and grunts of aggression as they tumbled around like a ball of snakes!
A Mad Dash
After a few minutes of watching the badgers viciously attack each other, one of them broke away from the fight and took off! The other two badgers were quick to follow suit and then soon enough, all three of them were barreling down the road at top speed.
The car was quickly thrown into drive and the safari goers-watched anxiously as the vehicle pursued them down the road! With each badger hot on the tails of the other, they sprinted down the road until the second badger finally caught up to the first.
With a vicious swing of its paw, the battle began once more. The three badgers tumbled around for a few more minutes while everyone watched on with excitement.
In the end, one of the badgers broke away from the fight using a somersault, and quickly took off. Seemingly stunned by the maneuver, the other two badgers looked on as their rival made its escape, and the battle was over.
The Fearlessness of Honey Badgers
Honey badgers are legendary for their confidence and tenacity, especially when it comes to fighting. Even though they are smaller creatures, it doesn’t stop them from taking on animals far larger than themselves!
Honey badgers have been known to take on lions, hyenas, and leopards without hesitating! Their fearless behaviour, along with their nimble bodies, makes them a formidable opponent.
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During a battle, the loose, thick skin of honey badgers allows them to twist out of a predator’s grasp and retaliate. This makes them more challenging to overpower.
Additionally, these fearless warriors are often underestimated, making their attacks even more fierce.
Respect is Earned by Spirit, Not Size
As honey badgers are solitary animals, this battle was likely between males for territory. Since these badgers rarely back down from a fight, it’s a miracle none of the three involved were seriously injured!
They may not look like much, but honey badgers are a reminder that courage and tenacity often matter more than brute strength. This sighting teaches us that you should never underestimate a fighter with nothing to lose!