Jackal

One of a number of small-to-medium-sized members of the Canidae family found in Africa and Asia. Jackals fill a similar ecological niche as does the coyote in North America, that of scavenger and lesser predator.

Jackals may occasionally assemble in small packs, but normally hunt alone.

Species:

• [golden jackal]?
• [side-striped jackal]?
• [black-backed jackal]?
• [bat-eared fox]?