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Black backed Jackal
Canis mesomelas
-3.174, 35.5639
Field Notes
Description:
Black-backed jackals are small, foxlike canids which measure 38–48 cm in shoulder height and 68-74.5 cm in length. The tail measures 30–38 cm in length. Weight varies according to location; East African jackals weigh 7-13.8 kg (15-30 lb). Male jackals in Zimbabwe weigh 6.8-9.5 kg (15-21 lb), while females weigh 5.4–10 kg (12-22 lb)
Habitat:
savanna
Notes:
Spotted this little happy guy in the grass right beside the road during a safari in Ngorongoro Crater.
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PublishedMay 1, 2011
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