A different kind of wildlife encounter: honey badger vs OBS Posted by Tsoku Maela on 28 November 2022 We have all seen footage of epic wildlife encounters. Memorable battles between hunter and prey. But this encounter between a honey badger and a box of Old Brown Sherry (OBS) makes for a rather unique sighting. Mike Sharman took to Twitter recently to post footage of a honey badger stumbling out of the bushes after, apparently, drinking some good ol’ OBS it found in a safari vehicle. The game reserve is unknown but some social media followers have commented that it was taken in the Lowveld. ‘A honey badger found the box of OBS (sherry) on the game vehicle last night. We found him comatose next to the vehicle this morning. Then he gradually came round and staggered away…’ the caption read. .@danielricciardo and South Africa will love this story from a WhatsApp A honey badger found the box of OBs (sherry) on the game vehicle last night. We found him comatose next to the vehicle this morning. Then he gradually came round and staggered away… pic.twitter.com/PqT4LuJyyM — Mike Sharman (@mikesharman) November 24, 2022 Honey badgers can survive venomous snake bites and have been known to take on large predators like lions. One can’t help but wonder how it fared against that hangover. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Heavy rainfall expected this week throughout eastern parts of South Africa Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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