The jackal is a small omnivorous mammal of the genus Canis, which also includes the wolf and dog. source
The jackal is a small omnivorous mammal of the genus Canis, which also includes the wolf and dog.
While the word "jackal" has historically been used for many small canids, in modern use it most commonly refers to three species. source
While the word "jackal" has historically been used for many small canids, in modern use it most commonly refers to three species.
The closely related black-backed jackal and side-striped jackal of sub-Saharan Africa, and the golden jackal of south-central Eurasia. source
The closely related black-backed jackal and side-striped jackal of sub-Saharan Africa, and the golden jackal of south-central Eurasia.
Jackals and coyotes sometimes called the "American jackal" are opportunistic omnivores. source
Jackals and coyotes sometimes called the "American jackal" are opportunistic omnivores.
Jackals are crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk. source
Jackals are crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk.
Jackals defends its territory from other pairs by vigorously chasing intruding rivals and marking landmarks around the territory with their urine and feces. source
Jackals defends its territory from other pairs by vigorously chasing intruding rivals and marking landmarks around the territory with their urine and feces.
The taxonomy of the jackals has evolved with scientific understanding about how they are related on the canid family tree. source
The taxonomy of the jackals has evolved with scientific understanding about how they are related on the canid family tree.
Modern research has clarified the relationships among the "jackal" species. Despite their similarities. source
Modern research has clarified the relationships among the "jackal" species. Despite their similarities.
Jackals do not all stem from the same branch on the canid family tree. source
Jackals do not all stem from the same branch on the canid family tree.
The side-striped jackal and black-backed jackal belong to a separate distinct branch of canids, while the golden jackal. source
The side-striped jackal and black-backed jackal belong to a separate distinct branch of canids, while the golden jackal.
Jackals normally hunt either alone or in pairs. source
Jackals normally hunt either alone or in pairs.
Primarily residing in wooded areas, unlike other jackal species, it is the least aggressive of the jackals, rarely preying on large mammals. source
Primarily residing in wooded areas, unlike other jackal species, it is the least aggressive of the jackals, rarely preying on large mammals.
Like foxes and coyotes, jackals are often depicted as clever sorcerers in the myths and legends of their regions. source
Like foxes and coyotes, jackals are often depicted as clever sorcerers in the myths and legends of their regions.
Pablo Neruda's poem "I Explain a Few Things" describes Francisco Franco and his allies as "...Jackals that the jackal would drive off...". source
Pablo Neruda's poem "I Explain a Few Things" describes Francisco Franco and his allies as "...Jackals that the jackal would drive off...".
Multiple jackals are featured prominently throughout the Swiss Family Robinson. source
Multiple jackals are featured prominently throughout the Swiss Family Robinson.
Average Jackal lifespan in the wild between 10 to 12 years. source
Average Jackal lifespan in the wild between 10 to 12 years.
