Knowra Side-striped jackal Side-striped jackal The side-striped jackal is a medium-sized African canid with pale stripes along its flanks. It inhabits woodland and savanna across much of sub-Saharan Africa.
Canidae : The mammal family that includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and jackals. The side-striped jackal is a member of this family.
Omnivory : A feeding strategy in which an animal eats both plant and animal matter. The species takes varied foods, including fruit, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.
Golden jackal : A widespread jackal species native to parts of Europe, Asia, and northeast Africa. Its range and species identity differ from those of the sub-Saharan side-striped jackal.
IUCN Red List : A global system for assessing the extinction risk of species. Its assessment summarizes the side-striped jackal's conservation status and known pressures.
Canis : A genus of canids that includes wolves, coyotes, and several jackal species. Its scientific name places the species in this genus.
Nocturnality : A pattern of activity concentrated during nighttime hours. Side-striped jackals are primarily nocturnal, especially in areas with human disturbance.
African wild dog : A social African canid specialized for cooperative pursuit of medium-sized prey. It shares some ecosystems with side-striped jackals and may compete for food.
Human–wildlife conflict : Interactions between people and wild animals that cause costs to either side. Jackals may be persecuted when they threaten livestock or are blamed for losses.
African golden wolf : A canid species found in parts of North and East Africa and Eurasia. It is another African canid sometimes called a jackal, but belongs to a different lineage.
Savanna : A tropical or subtropical ecosystem with grasses and scattered trees. Savannas form part of the species' broad African habitat range.
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