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Researchers confirm existence of 5-million-year-old HONEY BADGER relative that terrorized bigger predators on African plains – RT

In new research, paleontologists working along the west coast of South Africa have confirmed the existence of an ancient relative of the modern honey badger that…

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The existence of a honey-badger-like animal had been hinted at by previous fossil finds, but has now been confirmed by Alberto Valenciano Vaquero and Romala Govender, who were conducting research for the Iziko Museums of South Africa. 
“Even large carnivores, such as leopards, hyenas, and lions stay out of their way,” said lead report author Valenciano Vaquero.
The five-million-year-old honey badger cousin roamed the plains of southern Africa alongside the likes of giant wolverines and otters, bears,…

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