Holly Sidell 2nd 4/8/13

JACKAL

RANGE

Jackal is generally found in deserts, steppes and semi-arid deserts

Jackals habitats include desert, grassy plains and open savannas depending on the type of jackal

Canis Aureus

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Jackals vary in size and color depending on species, however, they generally measure 15 - 20 inches high at the shoulder, have a body length of 70 - 86 centimeters

and weigh between 15 - 35 pounds.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Jackals may gather to scavenge a carcass or to hunt larger prey such as antelope, gazelles and livestock but normally hunt alone or in pairs. Their diet consists of

small mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles.

DIET

The female Jackal has a gestation period of 8 - 9 weeks (2 months) after which a litter of 3 - 6 pups is born. Each pup weighs 200 – 250 grams at birth. Also Jackals are

monogamous.

BREEDING

Jackals are very territorial and monogamous pairs will fiercely defend their territory from intruders.

Jackals are very vocal and communicate with each other using a loud yell or yap, growls and high pitched howls,

particularly when prey is located.

SPECIAL BEHAVIOR

Can maintain a speed 16 km/h. Jackals mate for life. The Egyptian god Anubis was depicted as a man with the

head of a jackal.

WEIRD INFO

VIDEO/ SOUND

What I think about jackals is that they are very territorial. Also that are part of the wolf family. Also they are playful

and are very fast runners.

I think that jackals are very cute. And I would like to have one as a pet.

CONCLUSION

http://www.canids.org/species/canis_aureus.htm

http://www.outtoafrica.nl/animals/engjackal.html

http://a-z-animals.com/animals/jackal/

http://www.thejunglestore.com/Jackals

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