Colden jackal
  • Persian name Colden jackal
  • English name Colden jackal
  • Scientific name Canis aureus
  • Family Canidae (dog family)
  • Morphology It is similar to the gray wolf and has a pale creamy yellow to a dark tawny color. The tail end often seems to be cut. During running, it usually holds the tail down and between the legs.
  • Ethology Golden jackals exhibit flexible social organization from a solo jackal to breeding mates and family groups. Packs typically howl which sounds like human screams at dawn and in the evening.