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What do honey badgers eat?

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It is nocturnal, feeds on rodents, reptiles, and insects, and has a thick loose coat that protects it against snake bites and insect stings. The honey badger collaborates with the honeyguide , or indicator bird, in obtaining honey, a favorite food.

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