Gallery description : nocturnal animal pictures
Jackal (canis aureus) is an animal of the mammal type. It lives in grass plains and dry woodland. The animal weights about 6.8-11kg (15-24lbs) and average life span is 8-15 years. Hyena, leopard, eagles predators are dangerous for jackals. See the table below for more information.
Facts about jackals
| Name | Jackal |
| Size | 90-105cm (35-42in) |
| Type | Mammal |
| Predators | Hyena, leopard, eagles |
| Average Litter Size | 5 |
| Life Span | 8-15 years |
| Main Prey | Antelope, reptiles, insects |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Habitat | Grass plains and dry woodland |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h (20 mph) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Family | Canidae |
| Genus | Canis |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Scientific Name | Canis aureus |
| Weight | 6.8-11kg (15-24lbs) |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Lifestyle | Pack |
| Colour | Tan, brown, grey, white |
| Phylum | Chordata |
Image Details
| Description | Nocturnal animal pictures. Slow Loris, Borneo - Really a nocturnal animal - a photo on Flickriver |
| Width | 1216 pixels |
| Heigh | 864 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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