Side-striped Jackal
Canis adustus
| Size: | Up to 45cm high |
| Habitat: | Savannah and light woodland |
| Feeding: | Carrion, rodents, reptiles, birds and fruit |
The Side-striped Jackal is a fox-like scavenger. As its name suggests, it can be identified by the white stripe along its side and the white tip of its tail.
It is mostly nocturnal but can sometimes be seen during the day but it is less common than the Black-backed Jackal.
They have a lifespan of 8 - 10 years.
This photo was taken in the Masai Mara, Kenya.
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