Honey Badger vs Lion At first appearance, a battle between a lion and a honey badger could appear unfair. However, the ranges of these two species overlap in Africa, which has brought them into touch. On the one hand, the lion is a dangerous predator larger than the biggest domestic dog and has a broad selection of weapons. While related to the weasel, the honey badger is larger, has stronger teeth and claws, and has thick, impenetrable skin. These two animals would likely cross paths somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, in the region's east, where they both reside in the wild. Look at each creature's characteristics closely to determine which would win in a fight. Honey Badger and Lion comparison Although a lion is larger, heavier, and faster than a honey badger, they are both predators. Honey Badger Lion Size  Weight range: 11lbs to 40lbs  1.5 to 2.5 feet in length  Weight range: 264lbs - 550lbs  4.7ft - 8.2ft in length Movement Style and Speed  19 mph  Runs with gallops  35 mph  With a galloping pace, he sprints to opponents. Teeth and Bite Power  Unmeasured bite force  Their jaws are strong enough to rip through tortoise shells, and their teeth are razor- sharp.  Bite power of 650 PSI  30 teeth, up to four 4-inch canines included. Senses  superior sense of smell  An excellent hearing sense  Similar to most other Mustelids, has poor vision  Incredible sense of sight, especially at night.  able to detect the marks of other lions because of a keen sense of smell.  They have excellent hearing and can hear prey from great distances. Defenses  Incredibly tough skin that is resistant to bites stabs, stings, and blasts  size large  lives with a pack