The Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) is a wolf-like canid. Their coats range from yellow to gold, but they vary from season and region. They are native to southeast Europe, and south Asia. Golden jackals like to live near valleys, by rivers, canals, lakes, and seashores.
They are highly social and adaptable. Golden jackals are omnivorous and they are both predators and scavengers. Their diet consists of rodents, birds, and fruit. They will also scavenge any of the preys by the lion, tiger, leopard, dhole, and gray wolf.
Golden Jackals have a shoulder height of 18”-20” (46-51 cm), body length between 27”-33” (69-84 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 18-24 lb (8-11 kg). The typical lifespan of a Golden Jackal is 8-10 years in the wild and up to 16 years in captivity.
The Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) is a wolf-like canid. Their coats range from yellow to gold, but they vary from season and region. They are native to southeast Europe, and south Asia. Golden jackals like to live near valleys, by rivers, canals, lakes, and seashores.
They are highly social and adaptable. Golden jackals are omnivorous and they are both predators and scavengers. Their diet consists of rodents, birds, and fruit. They will also scavenge any of the preys by the lion, tiger, leopard, dhole, and gray wolf.
Golden Jackals have a shoulder height of 18”-20” (46-51 cm), body length between 27”-33” (69-84 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 18-24 lb (8-11 kg). The typical lifespan of a Golden Jackal is 8-10 years in the wild and up to 16 years in captivity.
