Where to See Black backed Jackal in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Your chances of seeing Black backed Jackal in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Easy to see. Hard to miss. Most drives in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park turn up Black backed Jackal.

When to see Black backed Jackal in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Black backed Jackal are most active late afternoon into dusk (17:00 to 20:00) and at night (19:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.

This is Black backed Jackal's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.

Where to look for Black backed Jackal in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: best roads

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About the Black backed Jackal

The black-backed jackal is a medium-sized African canid recognised by the contrasting dark saddle of fur across its back, reddish-brown flanks and bushy tail. It is highly adaptable and occurs in savanna, grassland, woodland, semi-arid habitats and areas close to human activity. It is an opportunistic omnivore and predator, feeding on small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, fruit and carrion. Black-backed jackals are generally solitary or found in pairs, although family groups may form around breeding territories.

How to identify the Black backed Jackal

Slender jackal with a reddish-brown to grey-brown coat, distinctive black saddle across the back, white underparts and a bushy black-tipped tail. The ears are large and pointed.

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Other parks where you can see Black backed Jackal

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