The spotted hyena is one of Africa’s fiercest predators. Armed with bone-crushing jaws and hunting in packs, few animals dare to challenge it. But there’s one small creature that refuses to back down.

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Honey badgers aren’t fearless; they survive by carefully assessing risk and retreating when the odds turn against them. Their loose skin, durability, and pain tolerance give them time and options, not ...