Despite its cuddly appearance and cute name, the honey badger is one of the most ferocious animals around, as showcased in the preview clips from BBC Two's new documentary on the creature.

Honey Badgers: Masters of Mayhem explores the lifestyle of the honey badger, who is shown causing chaos in a trailer for the programme, which airs tonight (April 18) at 9pm.

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The promo shows a honey badger named Stoffel break in to the home of Brian Jones, who runs a South African Sanctuary for injured wildlife.

The creature proceeds to raid Brian's fridge where he helps himself to a snack. When Stoffel is discovered he finally takes his leave, but not before urinating on the family's dining room floor.


In a further clip, we are introduced to the honey badger's ferocious personality, as the animal goes up against hyenas, lions and snakes.

One local says of the honey badger - who is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most fearless creature in the world: "For such a small animal, they really do pack a punch."

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Brian adds: "There is nothing, nothing that he is scared of."

Natural World - Honey Badgers: Masters of Mayhem airs tonight (April 18) at 9pm on BBC Two.