





Scientific Name
Canis aureus
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Weight
8-10 kg
Length
70-85 cm
Range
Most states of India, north and east Africa, south-eastern Europe, Middle Est, south Asia
Habitat Type
Dry, open habitats, grasslands, periphery of settlements, deciduous and evergreen forests
Threats
Poaching and rapid urbanisation
Did You Know
It is the most widely distributed species of jackal.
Also Known As
Indian jackal
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Weight
8-10 kg
Length
70-85 cm
Range
Most states of India, north and east Africa, south-eastern Europe, Middle Est, south Asia
Habitat Type
Dry, open habitats, grasslands, periphery of settlements, deciduous and evergreen forests
Threats
Poaching and rapid urbanisation
Did You Know
It is the most widely distributed species of jackal.
Also Known As
Indian jackal
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