Black-backed Jackal. Canis mesomalis

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The Blackbacked Jackal pair off for life and they both are active in defending their territory and raising their young

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Size: 5200px × 3510px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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