Black backed Jackal sighting in Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Black backed Jackal sighting in Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Canis mesomelas

Least ConcernMammalPredator
Observed
2026-07-12
Location
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Typically active
Diurnal

Also known as: Rooijakkals, Jackal, Silver-backed Jackal

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