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Description
The Palawan or
Calamanian stink
badger's body reaches a length ranging from 12.6 inches
(32 cm) to 18.1 inches (46 cm). Their tails range from
.4 inches (1 cm) to 1.6 inches (4 cm).
Reproduction
I've been unable to find any information
on the reproductive aspect of either stink badger.
Habits
Unlike most other badgers, the Palawan
is active in the daytime, as well as the night.
General
It gets its name from the fact that its
scent is very strong and offensive. The honey badger's
anal glands secrete a vile-smelling liquid to deter its
enemies, whereas ferret badgers, the teledu and the Palawan
stink badger will squirt the contents of their anal glands
into the face of an attacker. The Palawan stink badger
can reportedly strike a target up to 39 inches (1 m)
away.
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