Jackal - Wikipedia While the word jackal has historically been used for many canines of the subtribe canina, in modern use it most commonly refers to three species: the closely related black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas) and side-striped jackal (Lupulella adusta) of Central and Southern Africa, and the golden jackal (Canis aureus) of south-central Europe
10 Fascinating Jackal Facts - Fact Animal Jackals are lightly built ‘dog-like’ carnivores that are native to both Africa and Eurasia Mesopredators occupy a critical mid-way point between the charismatic apex predators and the world of small invertebrates and detritivores in the trophic web
Jackal - Key Facts, Information Pictures - Animal Corner A Jackal is a small to medium sized canid found in Africa, Asia and southeastern Europe It is Known as a ‘Bweha’ in Swahili There are three species of Jackal, the Common Jackal (Canis aureus), the Side-striped Jackal (Canis adustus) and the Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas)
Facts About Jackals - Live Science Jackals are a type of canine, animals that are related to dogs, coyotes, foxes and wolves They look like a cross between a German shepherd and a fox They have the fox's small face, delicate
Jackal Animal Facts - Canis Aureus - A-Z Animals What is a jackal? A jackal is a mammal in the canine family with close relatives that include coyotes, foxes, and wolves And, of course, dogs They are omnivores known for their habit of hunting in pairs and eating whatever they can catch or steal Jackals vs Coyotes
Jackal | African, Canine Nocturnal | Britannica Jackal, any of several species of wolflike carnivores of the dog genus, Canis, family Canidae, sharing with the hyena an exaggerated reputation for cowardice Four species are usually recognized: the golden, or Asiatic, jackal (C aureus), found from eastern Europe to Southeast Asia, the African
Jackal - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts The Jackal comprises a group of relatively small canines There are some other members of the Canidae family that people sometimes refer to as Jackals, but there are only four true species The different species are the Black-Backed Jackal, the Side-Striped Jackal, the Golden Jackal, and the Coyote
Jackals: Canine Survivors and Tricksters of Folklore What about a jackal? Yes, the 36 species of the Canidae family (also known as "canines" or "canids") includes dogs, wolves, foxes and the oft-forgotten jackal Jackals feature prominently in traditional folklore around the world, often as wily tricksters who are up to no good