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Black-backed Jackals

Canis mesomelas

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

It weighs 6–13 kg (13–29 lb), stands 38–48 cm (15–19 in) at the shoulder, and measures 67.3–81.2 cm (26.5–32.0 in) in body length.

Habitat:

savanna

Notes:

Spotted this small family of Black-backed Jackals on a safari drive in Ngorongoro Crater.

Reference Links:

Black-backed jackal - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (12)
Dan Doucette
I figured it with Danieles help, thanks Anotonio and maple moth.
AntónioGinjaGinja
Dan,post the problem on our FB pages so Malcolm,or Danièle can see what is hapening,ok?
Dan Doucette
Hmmm, I just tried to update this spotting with the correct ID but when I'm editing it, it won't let me check the 'ownership' box. So I'm not sure what to do. It was all ready and changed and then wouldn't let me save without checking the box but I can't for some reason.
Dan Doucette
Thanks, I think you're right, my bad. I will update it.
KarenSaxton
I hate to counter your id, Dan, but your spotting is one of the jackels - juveniles from the look of them. Bat Eared fox looks like this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat-eared_fox
Dan Doucette
Thanks p.young for all your recent comments and favorites!

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