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Ratel
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What's The Definition Of Ratel?
[n] nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ratel: honey badger | Mellivora capensis Related Terms | Find terms related to Ratel: See Also | genus Mellivora | Mellivora | mustelid | musteline | musteline mammal Ratel In Webster's Dictionary \Ra"tel\, n. [F.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any carnivore of the genus {Mellivora}, allied to the weasels
and the skunks; -- called also {honey badger}.
Note: Several species are known in Africa and India. The Cape
ratel ({M. Capensis}) and the Indian ratel ({M.
Indica}) are the best known. The back is gray; the
lower parts, face, and tail are black. They are fond of
honey, and rob the nests of wild bees.
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