One of the 3 jackals on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Canidae
Canis aureus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
It is monogamous and pairs for life, often supported by "helpers": pups from earlier litters that stay on an extra year to help raise the young without breeding themselves.
Weight
6 kg – 15 kg
Size
70 cm – 85 cm
Life expectancy
8 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Irregular activity
Active at irregular times, by day or night depending on circumstances.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: A-Z Animals; AnAge; Animal Diversity Web; AnimalSpot; Dimensions.com; Animalia.bio; Facts and Details; AnimalHub; The Animal Files
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 18.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
