Ratel (Noun)
Meaning
Nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ratel is known for its tenacity and fearlessness when hunting prey at night.
- In some parts of Africa, the ratel is also referred to as the honey badger due to its fondness for raiding beehives.
- A distinctive feature of the ratel is its long, white stripes that run along its face and throat.
- Ratels are primarily solitary animals and only come together during the mating season.
- The ratel's thick, loose skin protects it from the bites and scratches of its opponents during fierce battles.