BASRA, Iraq (AFP) — The Iraqi port city of Basra, already prey to a nasty turf war between rival militia factions, has now been gripped by a new fear -- a giant badger stalking the streets by night.
Local farmers have caught and killed several of the beasts, but this has done nothing to dispel rumours of a bear-like monster that eats humans ...
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The creature described in the article above is the Ratel, also known as the Honey Badger. The honey badger is adept at killing venomous snakes. It is also reputed to attack the scrotums of larger mammals if provoked, and to even castrate humans.
Remember, we have to fight them there, so we don't have to fight them here.
Remember, we have to fight them there, so we don't have to fight them here.
