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  1. Jackal - Wikipedia

    Jackals are canids native to Africa and Eurasia.

  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. 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 …

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

    May 27, 2024 · Jackals are animals that make their home in different parts of Africa as well as in European countries such as Greece, Romania, Italy, and Bulgaria along with others. They are …

  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. 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 …

  8. Jackals of Africa - consummate survivors - Africa Geographic

    Mar 28, 2022 · There are two species in Africa – the black-backed and side-striped jackal. Another species, the golden jackal, inhabits parts of southern Europe and Asia.

  9. Jackal - African Wildlife Foundation

    Jackals can best be described as opportunistic omnivores. They cooperatively hunt small antelopes and also eat reptiles, insects, ground-dwelling birds, fruits, berries, and grass. They …

  10. Facts About Jackals - Live Science

    Jan 27, 2017 · Jackals are a type of canine, animals that are related to dogs, coyotes, foxes and wolves. They look like a cross between a German shepherd and a fox. They have the fox's …