✅Uttarakhand’s Terai forest yields first ever HONEY BADGER recording on camera.

👉 “Honey Badger” , also known as “Ratel”are omnivorous mammals that belong to the “weasel” family

👉These nocturnal creatures are known for their powerful claws which they use to dig burrows for shelter

👉 Protection :-
☑️Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
☑️”Least Concern” Category of IUCN

👉 Found on parts of Asia and Africa ; very rare in India (Bannerghatta NP, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Chilika Lagoon)

👉known for their solitary nature and their ability to twist and turn to escape predators

👉 Honey badgers contribute to nutrient cycling by enriching the soil through their diet and waste

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✅CoP 16 of Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) begins at Cali, Columbia

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