Golden Jackal

The golden jackal is a wolf-like canid that is native to Southeast Europe, Southwest Asia, South Asia, and regions of Southeast Asia.

Scientific name: Canis aureus

Mass: 24 lbs

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)

Length: 2.7 ft. (Adult)

Gestation period: 61 days

Lower classifications: Indian jackal, Syrian jackal