All species Mammal

Honey Badger

Mellivora capensis

Least Concern

Photo: Baqr Mosavi

Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location
It is restricted to the Garmian area and has been recorded only along the Sirwan and Hawasan Rivers. Governorate: Sulaymaniyah
Nearest City
Sulaymaniyah
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It is a solitary species, although mating pairs have been observed hunting together during the breeding season. It is primarily nocturnal and crepuscular, although it is occasionally active during the day.

Project contributors: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed.
Photo Credit: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed