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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. 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 …

  3. Jackal | African, Canine & Nocturnal | Britannica

    Nov 1, 2025 · Jackals inhabit open country. They are nocturnal animals that usually conceal themselves by day in brush or thickets and sally forth at dusk to hunt. They live alone, in pairs, …

  4. Jackal - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    Everything you should know about the Jackal. The Jackal is a group of small, wild canines. Similar in size, these animals' coats vary in color and length.

  5. 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 …

  6. Jackal - New World Encyclopedia

    These small to medium-sized canids, with long legs and curved canine teeth, are found in Africa, Asia, and southeastern Europe. The name jackal sometimes also is applied to a fourth canid …

  7. Jackal: Species, Habits, and Conservation Insights

    Nov 26, 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. 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 …

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

    May 27, 2024 · The jackal animal has a long slim nose, large ears, and even a bushy tail that makes it look very similar to a fox. Remember, foxes and jackals are close relatives!

  10. 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 …