The golden jackal (Canis aureus), also called the common jackal, is a wolf-like canid that is native to Eurasia. The golden jackal's coat varies in color from a pale creamy yellow in summer to a dark tawny beige in winter.

The Golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a wolf-like canid. Despite its name, the Golden jackal is not closely related to the African Black-backed jackal or Side-striped jackal, which are part of the genus Lupulella, being instead closer to wolves and coyotes.

2022年12月19日 · The golden jackal, also known as the common jackal, is a wolf-like species native to Southeastern Europe, Northeastern Africa, and South Asia. It has a yellow-brown coat which becomes darker in the winter.

Golden Jackal is a medium sized jackal from Canidae family, known by different other names like Asiatic Jackal, common jackal and gold-wolf. It is a native to parts of Africa, central Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The golden jackal is the most northerly of jackal species, and also the most widely distributed. It overlaps biotopes only with the black-backed jackal in East African savannas. Golden jackals prefer dry open country, arid short grasslands and steppe landscapes.

Meet the Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) on The Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, lifespan, breeding and behavior.

The golden jackal – the largest of the jackals – resembles a small wolf, but it has a comparatively more slender build, shorter legs and shorter tail. Its appearance varies considerably across its range.

2024年6月22日 · The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a well-known wolf-like canid found in Southwest Asia, Southeast Europe, regions of Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Golden jackals’ coats vary in color from a dark tawny beige in winter to a pale creamy yellow in summer.

2022年6月15日 · Golden jackals hold a vital role in both the culture and ecosystem of the Southern Eurasia region. Resembling the mesocarnivore role of coyotes in North America, jackals control small mammal, fish, bird, and reptile populations, as well as assist in seed dispersal of many fruit species.

The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a medium-sized canid native to southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia. Adults measure about 70–105 cm (27-41 in) in length, with a tail adding an additional 20–30 cm (8-12 in).