Hog badger facts for kids
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The hog badger (Arctonyx collaris) is a special kind of badger. These amazing animals live in central and southeast Asia. Sadly, their numbers are getting smaller, so they are listed as near threatened.
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What Hog Badgers Look Like
Hog badgers have medium-length brown fur and a strong, stocky body. They have a white throat and two black stripes on their face. Their most unique feature is a pink, pig-like snout!
These badgers are about 55–70 cm (22–28 in) long from head to body. They usually weigh between 7–14 kg (15–31 lb). Their tail has long, white hairs, and their front feet have strong white claws.
Where Hog Badgers Live
Hog badgers can be found in many places across Asia. They are common in Thailand and in the tropical evergreen forests and grasslands of the Terai region in north-eastern India. You can also find them in Indochina and southern China.
Different Types of Hog Badgers
There are several types, or subspecies, of hog badgers:
- Greater hog badger (A. c. collaris) – This type lives in the eastern Himalayas.
- Northern hog badger (A. c. albogularis) – You can find this one in southern China.
- Chinese hog badger (A. c. leucolaemus) – This subspecies lives in northern China.
- Sumatran hog badger (A. c. hoevenii) – This type is found on the island of Sumatra.
- Indochinese hog badger (A. c. dictator) – This one lives in southern Thailand and Indochina.
- Burmese hog badger (A. c. consul) – This type appears from Assam in India to Myanmar.
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From Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
How Hog Badgers Live
Hog badgers are usually active during the day. They are not very afraid of humans. Studies using camera traps in Myanmar show that they are active throughout both day and night.
What Hog Badgers Eat
The hog badger is an omnivore, which means it eats both plants and animals. Their diet includes fruits, roots, and small animals.
