Class
Mammals
Range
Golden jackals are found in north and east Africa, the Middle East and in some places in Europe.
Habitat
Golden jackals are found on savannah and dry scrublands.
Body Traits
They are small members of the dog family, measuring about three feet long and weighing up to 35 pounds.
Habits
They make loud yips and howls to communicate with family members. They are active mostly at night (nocturnal). Jackals have one mate for life.
Diet
They live in pairs or little family groups hunting small animals, newborn gazelles or feeding on dead animals (scavengers). They will eat fruit and plants too.
Predators
Predators are leopards, hyenas and eagles.
Reproduction
The female is pregnant for 9 weeks (gestation) giving birth to about 4 pups late in the year.
Lifespan and/or Conservation Status
They live about 10 years in the wild. They are listed as Lower Risk - least concern.
Full Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Caniformia
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis
Species: Canis aureus
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