Black -backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas). Standing alongside a fresh water puddle left by recent rain shower. Partial reflection of the animal. Botswana.

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Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas). Profile, side view. Distinguished by the black and silver saddle markings , ‘fox-like”, appearance. Okavango. Botswana. Africa.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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