A Young Vernay's Ratel at the San Diego Zoo
Date: 19-Dec-05
Country: USA
Author: Tammy Spratt/Zoological Society of San Diego
Photo: Tammy Spratt/Zoological Society of San Diego
Ratels, also known as honey badgers because of their affinity for honey, are native to forest and brush areas of Africa, Middle East and India. This young male ratel, born on October 20, 2005, will soon be going on exhibit at the San Diego Zoo.