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Side-striped jackal
Order : Carnivora
Family : Canidae
Species : Canis adustus
The Side-striped jackal (Canis adustus) inhabits the middle and southern parts of African territories. This jackal opts for the woodlands of the savanna world. It is known that the biggest distribution in Africa belongs to the Side-striped jackals. It is very similar physically to the Silver-backed jackal. The name originates from the light marks running alongside the sides of their bodies. Coming from afar, the stripes are not exactly outstanding, but up close, the banding patterns can be discerned. Male Side-striped jackal is bigger than females, and significantly so.
Their diet mainly consists of rats, insects and fruits. Compared to their cousins, this jackal is more of a night creature, and more omnivorous.
Breeding period varies, all depending on the location where they reside. The gestation time frame goes from 57 to 70 days, and on the average, they produce three to four cubs. A Side-striped jackal's den is often situated on termite mounds, which have been abandoned by the Aardvark, for whatever reason. Weaning period goes from 8 to 10 weeks. In the wild, the longevity of an individual could go past a decade, 12 years in theory.
They live in pairs, and could even congregate up to 6 members. These jackals can produce a repertoire of sounds, such as hooting, growling, whining and yapping.
Interesting fact: One very common notion that enters our minds when we say "jackal" is howling, right? Well, this kind does not, despite the many sounds they can emit.
The Side-striped jackal is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the sidestriped jackal
A young / baby of a sidestriped jackal is called a 'pup'. A sidestriped jackal group is called a 'pack'.Countries
Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and ZimbabweHabitats
Arable Land, Artificial / Terrestrial, Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands, Dry savanna, Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Subtropical / Tropical Dry forest, Subtropical / Tropical Dry Shrubland, Subtropical / Tropical High Altitude Shrubland, Urban Areas and Wetlands (inland)
Facts about the side-striped jackal
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Appearance The Side Striped Jackal is a nocturnal, dog-like carnivore, with a head and body length of 650-800 mm and tail length of 300-400 mm.
Black-backed and side-striped jackals are often seen in the riparian forest as well as in the floodplain. (Full text)
Side-striped jackals are found in moist savannas, marshes, bushlands and mountains. (Full text)
Physical description Side-striped jackals are grey with dark stripes on the flanks and a white tip on the tail. (Full text)
The Side-Striped Jackal is rarely seen: it is timid, and is both more strictly nocturnal (Full text)
Side striped jackals are less predatory than the black-backed jackal. (Full text)
The side-striped jackal is never reddish and lacks the black saddle. (Full text)
Side-striped jackals are accomplished hunters, and track down a wide range of small mammals, from springhares to mice. (Full text)
The Side-Striped Jackal is rarely seen: it is timid, and is both (Full text)