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  1. Jackal - Wikipedia

    Jackals are crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk. Their most common social unit is a monogamous pair, which defends its territory from other pairs by vigorously chasing intruders …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Jackal | African, Canine & Nocturnal | Britannica

    4 days ago · jackal, any of several species of wolflike carnivores of the dog genus, Canis, family Canidae, sharing with the hyena an exaggerated reputation for cowardice.

  5. Jackal Animal Facts - Canis Aureus - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · A jackal’s fierce protection of its territory is a characteristic it shares with its wolf, fox, and coyote cousins. Not only is it protecting its home, but it’s also protecting any pups in …

  6. What Is a Jackal? Key Facts & Connection to Dogs - Hepper

    Mar 18, 2025 · Jackals are less related to dogs than most other dog-like species, like wolves and coyotes. The only exception is the Golden Jackal, which is more closely related to dogs than …

  7. Jackal: Species, Habits, and Conservation Insights

    Sep 30, 2024 · The jackal is a fascinating wild canid known for its adaptability and cunning nature. Spread across Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, jackals belong to the family Canidae, which …

  8. Facts About Jackals - Live Science

    Jan 27, 2017 · 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 …

  9. Jackals - Animal Streets

    With sharp eyes, keen ears, and a nose that can catch the scent of a meal from miles away, the jackal enters the scene. Neither fully predator nor purely scavenger, the jackal is a symbol of …

  10. Black-backed jackal - Wikipedia

    Black-backed jackal ... The black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas) is a medium-sized canine native to eastern and southern Africa. These regions are separated by roughly 900 km (560 …