The research confirmed many things that were already known. As expected, honey badgers ate any creatures they could catch and kill. The researchers were surprised, however, by the animal's fondness for local melons, probably because of their high water content. The team also learn that, contrary to previous research findings, the badgers occasionally formed loose family groups, including the fact that female badgers never socialized with each other.
Following some of the male badgers was a challenge, since they can cover large distances in a short space of time. Some hunting territories (地盘) cover more than 500 square kilometers.
Although they seem happy to share these territories with other males, there are occasional fights over an important food source, and male badgers can be as aggressive towards each other as they are towards other species.
As the badgers became accustomed to the presence of people, it gave the team a chance to get close to them without being the subject of the animals' curiosity—or a sudden aggression. It also allowed the team to observe more closely some of the others that form working associations with the honey badger, as these seemed to badgers' relaxed attitude when near humans.
1.What would be the best title?
A.A Field Trip to the Kalahari Desert
B.On the Track of the Honey Badger
C.A Good Hunt for Honey Badgers
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