HONEY BADGER - BRAVE ANIMALS - 2015 2 oz Pure Silver - High Relief - Swarovski Niue

This is the 1st coin of a brand new series which deals with the topic "The Bravest Animals of the World". The coin is 2 oz of Pure Silver with an antique finish, and has an insert of Swarovski crystals for the eyes.

The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is also known as the ratel. It is native to Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Despite its name, the honey badger does not closely resemble other badger species; instead, it bears more anatomical similarities to weasels. It is classed as Least Concern by the IUCN owing to its extensive range and general environmental adaptations. It is primarily a carnivorous species and has few natural predators because of its thick skin and ferocious defensive abilities.

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