In the 19th and 20th centuries, 16 zoological specimens of the honey badger were described and proposed as subspecies.

As of 2005, 12 subspecies are recognised as valid taxa.
Points taken into consideration in assigning different subspecies include size and the extent of whiteness or greyness on the back.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, 16 zoological specimens of the honey badger were described and proposed as subspecies.
As of 2005, 12 subspecies are recognised as valid taxa. Points taken into consideration in assigning different subspecies include size and the extent of whiteness or greyness on the back.
Honey badger