Amazingly, we had stumbled upon a Honey Badger—one of the toughest, meanest, and most agile creatures in the African bush. Known as the “Tasmanian Devil of Africa,” this fierce little animal made it clear that we were not welcome with a bone-chilling sound. I quickly turned off the game viewing vehicle’s motor to help calm the animal down.
Witnessing the Honey Badger in Action
At that moment, the Honey Badger began chasing after the Rock Dassies basking on the nearby rocks. We waited for a few minutes, hoping it would return to the road, but without any luck. The only consolation was hearing the Rock Dassies’ alarm calls, warning others of the approaching threat.
Spotting One of the Secret Seven
Honey Badgers are typically nocturnal, but this rare morning sighting reminds us that sometimes luck is on your side. It was a wonderful and rare opportunity to spot one of the secret seven—Serval, African Wild Cat, Pangolin, Civet, Porcupine, Aardvark, and Honey Badger.
What a wonderful, rare sighting this was…
