Jackal

Jackal

 septembre20/09/2020.  

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The jackal resides in genus canis. This genus also contains wolf and dog

The jackal resides in genus canis. This genus also contains wolf and dog. There are three species of jackal. Those are SideStripedJackal, GoldenJackal and BlackBackedJackal. It is one of the animals that start with alphabet j. Below are the fast facts.

Type: Mammal

Scientific Name: Canis Aureus, Canis Adustus, Canis Mesomelas

Conservation Status: Least concern

Weight: 7 – 16 kg

Length: 27 – 33 inches

Height: 15 – 20 inches

Gestation Period: about 2 months

Average litter size: Up to 5

Average life span: 10 – 12 years

Speed: 16 km/h

Diet: Omnivore

Preys: Antelope, Reptiles, Insects

Predators: Hyena, Leopard, Eagle

Habitat: Open and wooded savanna

Jackal

They are small mammal; found in Africa, Asia and southern Europe. They can run at a speed of 16 kilometers per hour for extended period of time. Mostly they are considered as carnivore but they are omnivore. They live single or in pair and occasionally in group with related individuals. They mate with one partner for lifetime. Both male and female mark and defend their territory. The female gives birth to normally 2 to 4 pups. The infants open their eyes about after 10 days. The pups live in the holes or thickets for the first few weeks. The pups start hunting on their own at the age of 6 months.