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Description

When: July 15, 2019

Where: Burgers' Zoo Arnhem, The Netherlands

Time for a family photo Two adults, looking very different, and a fun and playful cub

Species: Golden Jackal (Goudjakhals)

Latin name: Canis Aureus

Originates from north and northeastern Africa, southeastern and central Europe, Asia Minor, the Middle East and southeast Asia.

Current Status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Golden Jackal is a social species, its basic social unit consisting of a breeding pair followed by its offspring.

…Although similar to a small Grey Wolf, the Golden Jackal is distuingished by a lighter tread, a more slender build, sharper muzzle and shorter tail.

…Despite its name, the Golden Jackal is not closely related to the Black-Backed and Side-Striped Jackal, but more so to the Grey Wolf, Coyote and Ethiopian Wolf.

… It is also known as the Common Jackal, Asiatic Jackal or Reed Wolf.

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Description

When: July 15, 2019

Where: Burgers' Zoo Arnhem, The Netherlands

Time for a family photo Two adults, looking very different, and a fun and playful cub

Species: Golden Jackal (Goudjakhals)

Latin name: Canis Aureus

Originates from north and northeastern Africa, southeastern and central Europe, Asia Minor, the Middle East and southeast Asia.

Current Status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Golden Jackal is a social species, its basic social unit consisting of a breeding pair followed by its offspring.

…Although similar to a small Grey Wolf, the Golden Jackal is distuingished by a lighter tread, a more slender build, sharper muzzle and shorter tail.

…Despite its name, the Golden Jackal is not closely related to the Black-Backed and Side-Striped Jackal, but more so to the Grey Wolf, Coyote and Ethiopian Wolf.

… It is also known as the Common Jackal, Asiatic Jackal or Reed Wolf.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite