An omnivorous nocturnal mammal (Mydaus javanensis) found in mountainous regions on several Indonesian islands, having a blackish coat and white forehead and characteristically emitting an offensive odor when disturbed.
An East Indian carnivore (Mydaus meliceps) allied to the badger, and noted for the very offensive odor that it emits, somewhat resembling that of a skunk. It is a native of the high mountains of Java and Sumatra, and has long, silky fur. Called also stinking badger, and stinkard.
