The Honey Badger

Which of the following is not an environment in which honey badgers can live?

• Grasslands

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Arctic

Which word means the same as "fearless"?

• scared

• mighty

• brave

• strong

How does tough skin help the honey badger?

• Protects it from predators

• Protects it from the sun

• Helps it blend into its environment

• Helps it dig burrows

• Helps scare away prey

Which quotation bests illustrates that honey badgers have a very strong bite?

• "When a predator is attacking them, they can turn around in their loose skin to break free."

• "They are not afraid to take on animals much bigger than themselves, like snakes or even lions."

• "Honey badgers are omnivores meaning they eat both plants and animals."

• "They can even bite and break a tortoise shell."

Which foods are included in the honey badger's diet?

• berries

• mammals

• jackals

• beehives

• snakes

How are skunks and honey badgers similar?

• They are both omnivores and eat snakes and berries.

• They both live in semi-arid and woodland environments.

• They are both black and white and produce odors.

• They both avoid predators by hiding in their environment.

Which traits help protect the honey badgers from predators? Select all that apply.

• Sharp claws

• Thick skin

• Strong jaws

• Odor

• Loose skin