Latin Name |
Mydaus javanensis |
Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Location
| S E Asia |
Colour |
Dark Brown/Black |
Length |
37 - 51 cms (14.5 - 20 inches) |
Tail |
5 - 7.5 cms (2 - 3 inches) |
Weight |
1.4 - 3.6 Kgs (3 - 8 lbs) |
Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Javan Stink Badgers have a body length between 37 and 51 cms (14.5 - 20 inches), a tail length between 5 and 7.5 cms (2 - 3 inches) and they weigh between 1.4 and 3.6 kgs (3 - 8 lbs). They are dark brown or black in colour and they have a white patch on the top of their head that extends to a stripe that runs along their spine to the base of their tail.
Habitat
Javan Stink Badgers can be found in the mountainous areas of Sumatra, Java, Borneo and the Natuna Islands. They inhabit burrows and they are mainly active at night.
Diet
Javan Stink Badgers feed on insects, earth worms, grubs, carrion and plant material.
Breeding
Little is known about reproduction in Javan Stink Badgers. They produce litters of 2 - 3 young in an under ground burrow.
Predators
Predators of Javan Stink Badgers include civets, birds of prey and tigers.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Javan Stink Badger include:
Mydaus javanensis javanensis
Mydaus javanensis lucifer
Mydaus javanensis ollula
Interesting Facts
Javan Stink Badgers are also known as:
Sunda Stink Badger
Indonesian Stink Badger
Malaysian Stink Badger
Malay Stink Badger
Teledu
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