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Golden Jackal

Canis aureus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Canidae ›Genus: Canis

About

The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a wolf-like canid that is native to Southeast Europe, Southwest Asia, South Asia, and regions of Southeast Asia. Compared with the Arabian wolf, which is the smallest of the gray wolves (Canis lupus), the jackal is smaller and possesses shorter legs, a shorter tail, a more elongated torso, a less-prominent forehead, and a narrower and more pointed muzzle. The golden jackal's coat can vary in color from a pale creamy...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Jackal?
The scientific name of Golden Jackal is Canis aureus.
What kingdom does Golden Jackal belong to?
Golden Jackal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Golden Jackal belong to?
Golden Jackal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Golden Jackal belong to?
Golden Jackal belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Golden Jackal belong to?
Golden Jackal belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Golden Jackal belong to?
Golden Jackal belongs to the family Canidae.
What genus does Golden Jackal belong to?
Golden Jackal belongs to the genus Canis.