DJR Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Totally agree. They are scary. We camped in Southgate in Moremi few years back. The hyenas were really bothersome- we used to pack all food and rubbish bags in the vehicles at night. One night one of these Stoffel's got into a rubbish bin in our camp site. There was nothing in it, but about 5 hyenas must have thought otherwise. They really tried their best, but Stoffel kept 5 hyenas at bay with ease... every time they came too close, he made the most unholy growling sound, suitably amplified by the empty bin. Was quite a show.Had a similar close up experience with a badger in Hwange in Zim. Amazing animals, very smart, tough as nails, seriously full of attitude, afraid of NOTHING! For me, the most incredible thing about them is how they deal with snakes. There are many reports (even on film) of them catching very poisonous snakes like cobras and puffies and getting bitten repeatedly in the process. They simply tear the snake apart and eat it until the poison takes hold. Then they fall over and sometimes lay in an unconscious state for hours, as long as a day, before they wake up slowly, finish eating the snake and walk off looking for the next meal. Edit: I don't find them scary, just have LOTS of respect for them and will make sure I do not corner one! Here's one of the links: Edited September 13, 2017 by DJR 428 others, Readsalot and Eddy Gordo 3
Eddy Gordo Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Yeah, I love that part of them being "immune" to snake poison. Seen enough documentaries even the Mr Stoffel one.Havent had the pleasure to see one yet. Honey Badger - Master of Zero F's Given! Edited September 13, 2017 by Eddy Gordo
Kranswurm Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 We did Mashatu 10 years ago and on the second morning next to a dry Limpopo riverbed my 16 year old son and the two rangers spotted a Stoffel digging up worms in the sand.They ill advisably decided to get closer to check him outNeedless to say Stoffel did not take too kindly to this human intrusion and attackedThe last we saw of Chris and his two sidekicks was their rather swift retreat over the riverbank into South AfricaMy son did manage to grab a snap shot before he gapped itI will dig it out and post itFearsome teeth rather too close for comfort DJR, Patchelicious, Eddy Gordo and 2 others 5
DJR Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Talking of animals that are mean and tough, I heard this lovely story about the crocodile recently: Did you know that a crocodile can also drop its' tail, just like some lizards, when it gets one moerse fright? Have you ever seen a crocodile without its' tail? No? I thought not! That is because the crocodile is afraid of NOBODY and gets a fright from NOTHING! Long Wheel Base, PhilipV, Hairy and 1 other 4
Fruity Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lurch, Kalahari Vegmot and Tuxstir 3
Lurch Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat first one is only for terrorists in a cave in Afghanistan unloading video, the rest of us will never see such good coverage. Fruity, Patchelicious and Odinson 3
Bateleur1 Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 That first one is only for terrorists in a cave in Afghanistan unloading video, the rest of us will never see such good coverage. In SA that is mrbaker 1
Piston ZA Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Yeah, I love that part of them being "immune" to snake poison. Seen enough documentaries even the Mr Stoffel one.Havent had the pleasure to see one yet. Honey Badger - Master of Zero F's Given!Ha ha, best description of a Honey Badger ever Patchelicious 1
Odinson Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Talking of animals that are mean and tough, I heard this lovely story about the crocodile recently: Did you know that a crocodile can also drop its' tail, just like some lizards, when it gets one moerse fright? Have you ever seen a crocodile without its' tail? No? I thought not! That is because the crocodile is afraid of NOBODY and gets a fright from NOTHING! That dad joke, tho! Eddy Gordo 1
Eddy Gordo Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Talking of animals that are mean and tough, I heard this lovely story about the crocodile recently: Did you know that a crocodile can also drop its' tail, just like some lizards, when it gets one moerse fright? Have you ever seen a crocodile without its' tail? No? I thought not! That is because the crocodile is afraid of NOBODY and gets a fright from NOTHING!Except for a Hippo!
Robbie Stewart Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Ha ha, best description of a Honey Badger ever What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger they say. Except for Honey Badgers. Honey Badgers will vark you up... Patchelicious 1
Robbie Stewart Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Except for a Hippo! Especially if the croc is trying to eat a Wildebees!
Odinson Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger they say. Except for Honey Badgers. Honey Badgers will vark you up... I used to be a great cyclist, until I took a honey badger to the knee. PhilipV, Rocket-Boy, DJR and 2 others 5
Shebeen Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 That first one is only for terrorists in a cave in Afghanistan unloading video, the rest of us will never see such good coverage. Hairy 1
Shebeen Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Talking of animals that are mean and tough, I heard this lovely story about the crocodile recently: Did you know that a crocodile can also drop its' tail, just like some lizards, when it gets one moerse fright? Have you ever seen a crocodile without its' tail? No? I thought not! That is because the crocodile is afraid of NOBODY and gets a fright from NOTHING!'sept maybe Mick Dundee! DJR 1
Hairy Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 https://twitter.com/BigSportGB/status/907514307625328640 Long Wheel Base, Josh0, Meezo and 3 others 6
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