ferret badger

American

noun

any of several small omnivores of the genus Melogale, of southern and eastern Asia, having a bushy tail and distinctive white or yellow markings on a black face.

ferret badger British

noun

any small badger of the genus Melogale , of SE Asia, resembling a ferret in appearance and smell

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ferret badger

There was talk about badgers, and in China, when they say badger, that means ferret badger.

From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2021

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