In 2002, honey badgers—members of the weasel (mustelid) family—earned a place in the Guinness World Records as the most fearless animals. In the wild, they often raid beehives; but in the zoo they mainly eat meat. These energetic creatures are funny to observe. They also have a striking appearance: their pale gray mantle appears like a cloak over their dark coat.

When best to watch them: morning and early evening. In the afternoon, Neo and Trinity rest.

Watch the livestream at onlinezoo.moscow every day from 07:30 to 21:00 (MSK, Moscow Standard Time). Or come to the zoo to see them in person!

Honey badgers, also called ratels or ratel badgers, inhabit most of Africa and parts of Asia. They are solitary animals, each maintaining a vast territory and creating burrows lined with grass for resting. They typically prefer clay- and sand-based slopes of ravines, forests, savannas, and mountainous regions.

A honey badger is about the size of a small dog, with a long body and short legs. Their distinctive black-and-white coloration resembles a cloak. Their most remarkable feature is an incredibly thick skin that resists predators and snake venom. A honey badger can even fearlessly attack a lion. They are agile, with sharp claws and strong jaws.

The Moscow Zoo has been home to two honey badgers—a male named Neo and a female named Trinity—since 2021. They live in enclosures with conditions close to those in their natural habitat, with food hidden to encourage foraging. Come visit us or tune into the online livestream to watch these furry daredevils!

New Grounds, "Animals of Africa" exhibit

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