Greater hog badger
Arctonyx collaris
VulnerableMammalcarnivore
The hog badger is a stocky, strong-clawed mammal that roams the forests of Southeast Asia. Known for its pig-like snout, it digs vigorously for food. Sadly, its numbers are dropping due to illegal hunting.
- Uses its long, flexible snout to root through soil like a pig.
- Powerful front claws help it dig up insects and small animals.
- Faces serious threats from poachers across its range.
ForestAsia
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Arctonyx collaris
- Habitat
- Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Vulnerable (VU)
