Musteline mammal also called a honey badger (5)

I believe the answer is:

ratel

(Other definitions for ratel that I've seen before include "wild animal" , "Animal of Africa and India - alert (anag)" , "Musteline mammal" , "one wanting honey" , "creature with sweet tooth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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