Badger

The Badger in Ancient Egypt

The Honey Badger was rare in Egyptian art, sometimes being pictured in hunting scenes along the desert margins. They are also shown on a knife handle from Abu Zaidan and on the Davis ivory comb - these animals have been interpreted as wild boar, but the tails, muzzles, head shapes, and paws argue for identification as the Honey Badger.

Carnivores of Ancient Egypt