Black-backed jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
ok. 38 cmAdult individual · zakres ogólny, ilustracja przykładowa
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 5–10 kg · ADWZakres źródłowy z kwalifikatorami, nie masa przypisana sylwetce
Black-backed jackal — size comparison
The black-backed jackal occurs in two separated African areas, in the east and south of the continent. It uses dry scrub, savannas and other open landscapes. It
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 38 cm
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Black-backed jackal — size comparison — facts and sources
The black-backed jackal occurs in two separated African areas, in the east and south of the continent. It uses dry scrub, savannas and other open landscapes. It can exploit environments differing considerably in vegetation cover.
It eats small mammals, birds, insects, fruit and carrion. It uses keen hearing and smell while searching for food. The contribution of particular foods depends on local resources.
It lives in pairs or families or may be seen alone. Some activity occurs at dusk and night, especially in places disturbed by people. It maintains relationships through vocalisations and scent.
podłoże → bark; głowa i uszy wyłączone. ADW podaje około 38 cm w barku, pod dawną nazwą Canis mesomelas. Punkt jest źródłowym przybliżeniem, nie normą populacji. Ujęcie przednie ma przybliżony punkt zasłonięty przez głowę.