golden jackal

The golden jackal, a fascinating member of the Canidae family, is an adaptable and versatile predator that thrives in a variety of habitats. This fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the biology and ecology of the golden jackal and highlights the importance of protecting its habitats and living peacefully with humans.

70 to 105 cm body length and 6 to 14 kg – this is what an adult golden jackal reaches. Its diet includes small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, berries, and carrion. The life expectancy is up to 16 years.

Golden Jackal for Garden, Nature Trail & Education

Profile: golden jackal

  • Scientific classification

    • Class: Mammalia (mammals)
    • Order: Carnivora (predators)
    • Family: Canidae (dogs)
    • Genus: Canis
    • Species: C. aureus (golden jackal)

  • Physical characteristics

    • Size: Body length from 70-105 cm
    • Shoulder height: 40-50 cm
    • Weight: 6-14 kg, depending on gender and region
    • Special features: Slender build, bushy tail, yellow-brown fur with dark spots, large ears and narrow muzzle.

  • Habitat and distribution

    • Common regions: Africa, Asia, Europe
    • Habitat: Diverse, from forests to grasslands to urban areas; adaptable and often found near human settlements.

  • Nutrition

    • Diet: Omnivorous with predominantly animal food
    • Typical food: small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, berries, carrion, occasionally human waste.

  • Reproduction and lifestyle

    • Mating season: Year-round or seasonal, depending on the region
    • Gestation period: Approx. 60 days
    • Litter size: 3-6 young per litter
    • Brood care: Both parents participate in raising the young
    • Social structure: Mostly in pairs or small family groups.

  • Lifespan and protection status

    • Life expectancy: Up to 16 years in the wild
    • Endangered status: Not threatened, but conflict with farmers and habitat loss due to human activities may affect local populations.
    • Conservation measures: protection and conservation of habitats, education about the benefits of jackals, conflict management.

  • Tracks and Footprints

    • The golden jackal (Canis aureus) leaves a dog-like footprint with four toes and claws, which lies between that of a fox and a wolf.
    For the scent-tracking stamp 

  • How big the golden jackal really is

    • Golden Jackal Motif 2: 59 × 75 cm

    Dimensions of the life-size cutouts (width × height), printed in a 1:1 scale.

    To the exhibitors 

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