Jackals are members of the canid family with a reputation for cunning, opportunism and haunting twilight calls. Found across parts of Africa, Europe and Asia, they can occupy a range of ecological niches, hunting, scavenging and foraging on whatever is available. Long overshadowed by their showier cousins, such as wolves and wild dogs, these highly adaptable […]
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The Golden Wolf, Hiding in Plain Sight…
The newly identified African Golden Wolf (Canis anthus) formerly known as the Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) is the first new canid species to be identified in Africa in 150 years and is a demonstration of the amazing hidden biodiversity within the continent.