Black-backed Jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Black-backed Jackal.
Lupulella mesomelas
Category
mammals
Family
Canidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 8.5 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-backed jackal in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 30%; carrion 30%; other plant material 30%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal, crepuscular, and diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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