Species: Golden Jackal (Goudjakhals)

Latin name: Canis Aureus

Originates from north and northeastern Africa, southeastern and central Europe, Asia Minor, the Middle East and southeast Asia.

Current Status: Least Concern

Did you know:

&The Golden Jackal is a social species, its basic social unit consisting of a breeding pair followed by its offspring.

&Although similar to a small Grey Wolf, the Golden Jackal is distuingished by a lighter tread, a more slender build, sharper muzzle and shorter tail.

&Despite its name, the Golden Jackal is not closely related to the Black-Backed and Side-Striped Jackal, but more so to the Grey Wolf, Coyote and Ethiopian Wolf.

& It is also known as the Common Jackal, Asiatic Jackal or Reed Wolf.

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