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Black backed Jackal

Canis mesomelas

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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2 Comments

dandoucette
dandoucette 2 years ago

thanks, yeah, me too

LauraMaria
LauraMaria 2 years ago

What beautiful photos! He has such a cute face, and you got some great shots :) I especially like the one where he's sitting down in the grass.

Arusha, Tanzania

Lat: -3.17, Long: 35.56

Spotted on Mar 1, 2009
Submitted on May 1, 2011

Spotted for mission

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