Jackals

Jackals fill a identical ecological niche to the Coyote in North America, that of predators of tiny to medium-sized animals, scavengers, & omnivores. Their extended legs and winding dog teeth are adapted for sport tiny mammals, birds & reptiles. Big feet and fused leg skeleton give them a long-distance runner ‘ s physique, capable of progressing speeds of sixteen km/h (9.9 mph ) for extended durations of time. They are crepuscular, most active at dawn & dusk .

In jackal society the social section is that of a monogamous pair which defends it’s territory from alternative pairs. These territories are shielded by energetically chasing intruding rivals & imprinting landmarks round the domain with urine and feces. The domain may be large enough to have some young adults who stay with their relatives until they settle their own territory . Jackals might spasmodic assemble in small packs, for e.g. to scavenge a carcass , but routinely track alone or as a combination.

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