JACKALS. 
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inhabited by large communities together. 
The hyena and the Indian wolf are their 
occasional guests; and they seem to live in 
great harmony. When one jackal is at¬ 
tacked, the others if possible assist him. If 
brought to hay, they fight desperately; and 
their bite is very severe. When fairly over¬ 
powered, they pretend to be dead; and then 
nothing will make them move except throw¬ 
ing them into the water, when they recover 
their senses and attempt to swim. The 
jackal may be tamed, and will follow his 
master and show considerable affection for 
him, but never becomes very tractable; and 
he has besides, like the wolf, a very offensive 
smell, even when fed wholly upon vegetable 
diet. This was not the case, however, with 
a specimen which was brought from Madras 
by Mr. Bennett. It was at first very wild 
and fierce, but became perfectly tame, and 
manifested its affection for its master in the 
same manner as a dog, by wagging its tail, 
frisking, whining and licking the hand. It 
recognised Mr. Bennett by his voice after a 
long absence, and manifested the greatest 
joy at meeting him.” 
“ How large is the jackal ?” asked Annie. 
