Golden jackal

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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