Jackal (species)
.jpg){kind=small}
The jackal is a group of canids of the genus Canis, closely related to the wolf, African wolf and the domestic dog.
Contents
Overview[edit]
The golden jackal is common in India, Europe, and the Middle East, while the black-backed jackal and side-striped jackal are only native to Africa.
The Ethiopian wolf, a highly endangered species of canine, was formerly called a jackal, but a recent genetic study suggests that it is more closely related to gray wolves and coyotes. The black-backed jackal and the side-striped jackal had previously been considered members of the genus Canis, and in 2017, a taxonomic review recommended that these two species be recognized as the genus Lupulella.
Jackal in mainstream culture/religion[edit]
In classic literature, the jackal is generally portrayed as a cowardly lackey or conspirator, likely owing to their natural opportunism and scavenging behavior.
Jackal and furry[edit]
The appeal of the jackal among some furry fans is because the Egyptian god Anubis was typically portrayed with the head of a jackal. Anubis is a very popular subject of furry artwork.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Jackal search results in DeviantArt
- Jackal search results in Fur Affinity
 This species stub needs improving.
|