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 Jackal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
A jackal is any of four small to medium-sized members of the family Canidae, found in Africa and Asia.
The Simian Jackal is actually a wolf that took on the appearance of a large fox or jackal through convergent evolution (by adopting a similar diet of small rodents), and the other three 'true jackals' are believed to have split from each other 6 mya.
The Golden Jackal is thought to have evolved in Asia whilst the other two species evolved in Africa.
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The jackal is one of a number of small-to-medium-sized members of the Canidae family found in Africa and Asia.
Jackals fill a similar ecological niche as the coyote in North America, that of scavenger and lesser predator.
Jackals may occasionally assemble in small packs, but normally hunt alone.
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 Read about Jackal at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Jackal and learn about Jackal here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
A jackals is any of four small to medium-sized members of the family Canidae, found in Africa and Asia.
Simian Jackal is actually a wolf that took on the appearance of a large fox or jackal through
Anubis, was depicted as a man with a jackal's head.
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 AllRefer.com - jackal (Vertebrate Zoology) - Encyclopedia
Jackals are found in Africa and S Asia, where they inhabit deserts, grasslands, and brush country.
The fl-backed jackal, Canis mesomelas, the simian jackal, C.
Jackals are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Carnivora, family Canidae.
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Canis simensis A jackal is any of four small to medium-sized members of the family Canidae, found in Africa and Asia.
1588;غال shoghal.) Jackals fill a similar ecological niche to the Coyote in North America, that of scavengers and lesser predators.
Bardi In Trebizond folklore(feminine jackal) is a shapechanging spirit
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 Jackal: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
...of the tortoise as a wise creature, the jackal as a clever one, and the hyena as hapless...caracal is sometimes included with the jackal and bat-eared fox, both of which are genealogically...scavengers that includes all species of jackal, fox, and wild dog.
The Jackal (18, 126mins) In 1973, the world was riveted by Edward Foxs cold, calculating performance in The Day Of The Jackal as a professional hit-man hired to assassinate French...
Jackals are found in Africa and S Asia, where they inhabit deserts...and yap before the evening hunt.
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Canis simensis Template:Taxobox end The jackal (borrowed from Persian شغال shoghal) is one of a number of small- to medium-sized members of the Canidae family found in Africa and Asia.
by the jackal's cleverness, nocturnal habits, eerie howling and scavenging.
The three species of jackal in East Africa are the golden or common jackal, the side-striped jackal and the fl-backed...
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 Simian jackal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Description: The jackal is larger than the fox, but looks similar, with a pointed face and large ears.
Note: This jackal is often blamed for destroying sheep, goats, and poultry, and consequently it is hunted ferociously.
Go to the Golden Jackal for the only other Jackal listed in America Zoo.
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 Wikipedia: Canidae
Canidae is the family of carnivorous mammals commonly known as canines.
It includes dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes and jackals.
Note that the subdivision of Canidae into "foxes" and "true dogs" may not be in accordance with the actual relations, and that the classification of several of the canines is disputed.
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Russians breed superdog with a jackal's nose for bombs and drugs
The interrogation of Illich Ramirez Sanchez, better known as 'Carlos the Jackal' was about to begin in Paris.
He is presently defending the case of the Venezuelan terrorist CARLOS "The Jackal" (Illich Ramirez Sanchez), (PAR50439)
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 Black backed jackal - Black Backed Jackal | Mammals | Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Black-Backed Jackal Canis mesomelas The favourite Jackal's hunting ground are the wide plans.
The Black-backed or Silver-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a small elegant canine with a tan coat and a dark (fl with silver intermixed) saddle.
The golden jackal is yellowish; the fl-backed jackal is rusty red with a fl back; and the side-striped jackal is grayish with a white-tipped tail and
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 Black Jackal
The fl-backed jackal is easily recognized by the mantle of flhair on the back that contrasts with the rust-colored body.
Threats The fl backed jackal has a prettygood relationship with the other predators, the lions, hyenas, and leopards.
The shape of the fl-backed jackal is the shape of a fox.
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Jackals may occasionally assemble in small packs, for example to scavange a carcass, but normally hunt alone or as a pair.
The New Encyclopedia of Mammals edited by David Macdonald, Oxford University Press, 2001; Order: ISBN 0-19-850823-9 A Black-backed Jackal in Etosha National Park, Namibia Category:Canines de:Schakal fr:Chacal he:תן la:Thos sv:Schakal yi:שאַקאַל
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Simian Arms - Details of original weapon props used in filming and reproduction replicas for purchase.
Boyer, Jennifer - The Simian Line - Her quotations collection, information on self-injury, anosmia, craniosynostosis, and other details of her life.
The Simian Society of America - A non-profit organization founded in 1957 to improve the welfare of primates in captivity.
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 Kawaii father and baby : Animeboards.com Forums
Once again not much that Nulani didn't point out..~_~;; *Adjusts non-existant glasses* Simian appears to be a quarter back...O.- Last I saw he was not.
You need a tiny bit of practice with the folds in clothes (The bottom of his sweater to our right) but that's a pretty hard area to lots of people..
Hey, if it came out hw you want it, then that's good- but thee is ALWAYS room for improvement, which is something I try to do everyday on my artwork ^_^.
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 All words on Jackal
For other meanings, see jackal (disambiguation).'' Canis aureus
Canis simensis The jackal (borrowed from Persian شغال shoghal) is one of a number of small- to medium-sized members of the Canidae family found in Africa and Asia.
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Jackals fill a similar ecological niche as does the coyote coyote in North America, that of scavenger and lesser predator predator.
bat-eared fox bat-eared fox ("Otocyon megalotis") The Ancient Egyptian Ancient Egyptian God God of death and dying, "Anubis Anubis", was depicted as a man with a jackal's head.
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THE JACKAL OF NAHUELTORO; EL CHACAL DE NAHUELTORO (Magill's Survey of Cinema)
The long journey of filming `Jackal': D.C. serves as one of many sites.(Metropolitan Times)(Life Times) (The Washington Times)
`Jackal' returns, dragging a cannon.(Metropolitan Times)(Arts and Entertainment)(Movies) (The Washington Times)
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 ADW: Canis simensis: Information
A recent genetic study suggests that the C.
simensis is more closely related to gray wolves and coyotes than any other African canid (jackals, foxes, wild dogs).
Foxes, Wolves, Jackals, and Dogs: An action plan for the conservation of canids.
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 Jackal - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK
jackal, name for several Old World carnivorous mammals of the genus Canis, which also includes the dog
They are similar in size to the North American prairie wolf, or coyote
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 Animal Info - Ethiopian Wolf
So far as we know, there is no mention of it in the culture or folklore of
*** Around 1990 it was decided that the English name of Canis simensis should be the "Ethiopian wolf", rather than the "Simien jackal", as it had previously been called.
This was based on genetic findings, which showed that Canis simensis is closely related to wolves and only distantly related to jackals.
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 GuideLD
adustus; golden jackal, C. aureus; fl-backed jackal, C.
mesomelas; Simian jackal, C. simensis; coyote, C. latrans; red wolf, C. rufus; dingo, C.
Smith, R. STUDBOOK OF THE RED WOLF (Canis rufus gregoryi).
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 Ethiopian Wolf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Map of the habitat of the Etiopian Wolf.
The Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis), also known as the Abyssinian Wolf, Simien Jackal or Simien Fox, is one of the rarest and most endangered of all canids, and is found in the Afro-alpine regions of Ethiopia, about 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above sea level.
Only about twelve populations, totaling about 550 adults, remain.
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 Science Biology Flora and Fauna Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Canidae Wolves Ethiopian Wolf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Animal Info - Ethiopian Wolf - Profile of this species on the critically endangered list includes status, trends, and data on biology and ecology.
BBC - Wildfacts: Ethiopian wolf, Simien jackal, Abyssinian wolf, Simien - Features photographs and video clips of this African canid accompanied by diet, habitat and family life facts.
IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group - Canine Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) - Presents highlights from the official Action Plan to protect this endangered wolf including a species profile, habitat, population and status, research programs and conservation measures being taken.
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 SchoolWorld Endangered Species Project: Ethiopian Wolf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Common Names: Abyssinian Wolf, Simian Jackal, Ethiopian Wolf, Simian Fox
The Ethiopian Wolf is orange and has a white ring around it's tail.
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