Jackal
Jackal, any of several species of wolflike carnivores of the dog genus Canis, family Canidae, sharing with the hyena an exaggerated reputation for cowardice. Three species are usually recognized: the golden, or Asiatic, jackal (C. aureus), found from eastern Europe and northeast Africa to South east Asia , and the black-backed (C. mesomelas) and side-striped (C. adustus) jackals of southern and Eastarn Aisa .
Jackals grow to a length of about 85–95 cm (34–37 inches), including
the 30–35-centimetre (12–14-inch) tail, and weigh about 7–11 kg (15–24
pounds). The golden jackal
is yellowish; the black-backed jackal is rusty red with a black back;
and the side-striped jackal is grayish with a white-tipped tail and an
indistinct stripe on each side.
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