Honey Badger Behavior and Biology

The video explores the honey badger's affinity for honey and its ability to break into beehives. It follows Grit, a honey badger, as he attempts to raid a hive, facing the defensive African honeybees. Despite his thick fur providing some protection, Grit is vulnerable to bee stings, especially on his face. The honey offers rich calories and protein, but the risk of too many stings forces Grit to retreat. The video highlights the honey badger's resilience and the nutritional benefits of honey.

Why is the honey badger named as such?

• Due to its fondness for honey

• It lives in honeycombs

• Because it is a sweet animal

• It has a golden fur coat

What makes the honey badger unique among animals?

• It can fly

• It can break into beehives

• It can swim underwater

• It can mimic human speech

What is the primary role of African honeybees?

• To build nests in trees

• To produce wax

• To collect pollen for their queen

• To pollinate flowers

How does Grit protect himself from bee stings?

• By hiding in water

• By using a special spray

• With his thick fur coat

• By wearing a protective suit

What nutritional benefits does honey provide to Grit?

• It is a source of vitamins

• It makes him invisible

• It is rich in calories and protein

• It helps him fly

Why does Grit decide to stop raiding the beehive?

• He found a better food source

• He is full

• He is tired

• Too many stings could be lethal