What is "hog badger"

n. southeast Asian badger with a snout like a pig [syn: hog-nosed badger, sand badger, Arctonyx collaris]

The hog badger (Arctonyx collaris) is a terrestrial mustelid that is widespread in Central and Southeast Asia. It is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as its occurrence is patchy. The population is thought to be declining due to high levels of exploitation.