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black-backed jackal

Canis mesomelas

Photo by Jeff Dreier
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish-brown to tan; the flanks and legs are redder. Males tend to be more brightly coloured than females. The back is intermixed with silver and black hairs, while the underparts are white

Habitat:

Acacia scrub

Notes:

Observed near a small group of lions

Reference Links:

Black-backed jackal

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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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