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MammalMAP:   3314
Province:   Limpopo
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2430BA
Observer:   Lynch Shirell
Date of record:   2012-05-05
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Been a resident vistor at the Bushwise Field Guides campus, and was joined by a second Honey Badger. They have been visiting campus every night religiously for just over year. They have been seen sleeping on the property during the day as well.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:54
Sp. code:   203170
Species name:   Mellivora capensis
Common name:   Honey Badger -- Honey Badger
Family:   Mustelidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Honey Badger
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=MammalMAP-3314
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 3314 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Megan Loftie-Eaton
Comment:  
Date:   2012-08-20 07:55:43
Species name:   Mellivora capensis -- Honey Badger; Honey Badger
Species code:   203170

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