sand badger
Definition
- Noun:
- A southeast Asian badger with a snout like a pig: A mammal, also known as the hog badger (Arctonyx collaris), native to parts of Southeast and East Asia, characterized by its elongated, pig-like snout used for rooting in soil.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sand badger is a nocturnal animal that forages for roots and insects.
- We were lucky to spot a sand badger digging near the forest edge.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of conservation: The term is used in zoological and conservation contexts.
- The sand badger's habitat is increasingly threatened by deforestation.
Variants and Related Words
- Hog badger: The more common zoological name for the same species ().
- Badger: The general family (Mustelidae) to which the sand badger belongs.
Synonyms
- Hog badger: The direct synonym.
- Arctonyx collaris: The scientific name.
Related Phrases
- No usage as a phrasal verb or verb phrase is standard for this compound noun.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms incorporate this specific zoological term.
Noun
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southeast Asian badger with a snout like a pig
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