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Canis mesomelas
Black-backed jackals are small, fox-like canids and are the smallest of the three species called jackal. They measure 30–48 cm (12–19 in) in shoulder height and 60–90 cm (24–35 in) in length. The tail measures 26–40 cm (10–16 in) in length.
Hills of the arid semi desert Tankwa National Park.
I love finding these in the wild!
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Thanks Christy! I sure hope you do! It really is a magical place!
Very neat series, Dez! I'd love to get to Africa some day!