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The most fearless animal is the ratel. Also called a Honey Badger, this mammal is a member of the weasel family (mustelidae). I had never seen or even heard of a ratel before. Black and white, they are fierce carnivores, snake killers that also ravage beehives. They can get bitten by a venomous snake and they become very swollen, temporarily paralyzed, but are usually able to recover. To me, they look like a cross between a sloth and a skunk. They live in Africa, Iran, Pakistan, and India. More information can be found at en.wikipedia.org See a cute baby one (scroll down) www.sandiegozoo.org Better baby picture close up www.planetark.com For cartoon animal clipart visit my website at www.lillyarts.com