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Ratel \Ra"tel\ (r[=a]"t[e^]l), n. [F.] (Zool.)
Any carnivore of the genus {Mellivora}, allied to the weasels
and the skunks; -- called also {honey badger}.
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Note: Several species are known in Africa and India. The Cape
ratel ({Mellivora Capensis}) and the Indian ratel
({Mellivora Indica}) are the best known. The back is
gray; the lower parts, face, and tail are black. They
are fond of honey, and rob the nests of wild bees.
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