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| + | [[File:SC421368.jpg|thumb|Glass head of a jackal<br>MFA# 1972.1078]] | ||
[[File:jackalwp2.jpg|thumb|Black-backed jackal]] | [[File:jackalwp2.jpg|thumb|Black-backed jackal]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A wild, canine species (genus Canis) native to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. Jackals are medium sized mammals with golden, black, or multi-colored [ | + | A wild, canine species (genus Canis) native to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. Jackals are medium sized mammals with golden, black, or multi-colored [[fur]]. The tip of their tail is usually dark. Their short, coarse fur has been used for trimming capes and coats. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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chakal (Turk.) | chakal (Turk.) | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Jackal." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Jackal." Accessed 21 Aug. 2004. |
| − | * | + | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:12, 21 September 2022
Description
A wild, canine species (genus Canis) native to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. Jackals are medium sized mammals with golden, black, or multi-colored Fur. The tip of their tail is usually dark. Their short, coarse fur has been used for trimming capes and coats.
Synonyms and Related Terms
chakal (Turk.)
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Jackal." Accessed 21 Aug. 2004.
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998