Found across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, the Honey Badger has a well-earned reputation as one of the most fearless animals on the planet.

 

Its skin is so thick and loose that it can twist around to bite an attacker that grabbed it from behind. Its skin is also resistant enough to deflect porcupine quills and even machete blows!

It has high venom resistance, regularly hunting and eating venomous snakes including cobras. It has been documented being bitten, briefly collapsing, and then simply getting back up and continuing to eat the snake that just bit it.