THE BLACK-BACKED JACKAL 



(Cams mesomelas) 



Also known as the Cape Jackal, Rooi Jakhals, Red Jackal, 

 Golden Jackal ; among the Swazis, Zulus, and Amaxosa 

 it is called the Impungutshe ; Bechuanas as the 

 Pukuye. 



This well-known Red or Black-backed Jackal is an 

 inhabitant of Africa from the Cape to Middle 

 Nubia, in situations where the environment is 

 suited to its existence. 



In South Africa it is very widespread, and in the 

 bush-covered districts it abounds in spite of the 

 most strenuous efforts of farmers to exterminate it. 



The jackal is a member of the dog tribe, and so 

 close is the relationship with domestic dogs that 

 there is no difficulty in getting it to breed freely 

 with them. 



The Black-backed Jackal is an animal of almost 

 the size of a collie dog, and is nocturnal in its habits. 

 In the wilder districts, however, which are far re- 

 moved from the European colonist, it is frequently 

 seen abroad during the daytime ; but it has long 

 since learned to dread the white man with his gun, 



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