The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Teledu \Tel"e*du\, n. (Zool.) 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. [1913 Webster]