Indian Jackal, Canis aureus indicus, scavenging on male Blackbuck kill, Antilope cervicapra, Gujarat, India

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The Indian Jackal (Canis aureus indicus) feeding on Blackbuck killed by Indian wolf. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List due to its widespread distribution and high density in areas with plenty of available food and optimum shelter. Its fur is a mixture of black and white, with buff on the shoulders, ears and legs. The buff color is more pronounced in specimens from high altitudes. Black hairs predominate on the middle of the back and tail. The belly, chest and the sides of the legs are creamy white, while the face and lower flanks are grizzled with grey fur. Adults grow to a length of 100 cm (39 in), 35–45 cm (14–18 in) in height and 8–11 kg (18–24 lb) in weight.

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Size: 5115px × 3486px
Location: Velavadar National Park, Gujarat, India
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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