Main Characteristics

Side-Striped Jackals have a body length between 65 and 81 cms (26 - 32 inches), a tail length between 30 and 41 cms (12 - 16 inches) and they weigh between 6.5 and 14 kgs (14 - 31 lbs).

They are grey/yellow in colour with a pale coloured underside and light and dark stripes on their flanks.

Habitat

Side-Striped Jackals are found in open country in central, eastern and southern Africa.

Diet

Side-Striped Jackals feed on rodents, birds, lizards, insects, eggs, carrion and refuse.

Breeding

After a gestation period of 63 days, Side-Striped Jackals give birth to a litter of 3 - 6 young. They are weaned at 10 weeks old and they reach sexual maturity at 6 - 8 months old.

Predators

Humans are predators of Side-Striped Jackals.

Subspecies

There are six subspecies of the Side-Striped Jackal:

Canis adustus adustus
Canis adustus bweha
Canis adustus grayi
Canis adustus kaffensis
Canis adustus lateralis
Canis adustus notatus

Interesting Facts


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