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When to see Side striped Jackal in Kruger National Park
Side striped Jackal are most active 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 Side striped Jackal's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Side striped Jackal
The side-striped jackal is a medium-sized African canid recognised by the pale stripe running along each side of its body and the relatively dark back. It is generally more closely associated with moist woodland, grassland and areas with dense vegetation than the black-backed jackal. It is an opportunistic omnivore, feeding on small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fruit and other plant material, as well as carrion. It may be solitary, occur in pairs or live in small family groups.
How to identify the Side striped Jackal
Medium-sized jackal with a grey-brown coat, dark saddle or back markings, pale underside and distinctive dark stripe along the flanks. The tail is bushy with a darker tip and the ears are relatively large.
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