Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
About the Golden Jackal
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a wolf-like canid that is native to Southeast Europe, Southwest Asia, South Asia, and regions of Southeast Asia. Compared with the Arabian wolf, which is the smallest of the gray wolves (Canis lupus), the jackal is smaller and possesses shorter legs, a shorter tail, a more elongated torso, a less-prominent forehead, and a narrower and more pointed muzzle. The golden jackal's coat can vary in color from a pale creamy...
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Golden Jackal?
The scientific name of the Golden Jackal is Canis aureus.
How many Golden Jackal sightings have been recorded?
6,350 observations of the Golden Jackal have been recorded on iNaturalist.
6,350
observations on iNaturalist
