Jackal (Noun)
Meaning
Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A pack of striped jackals roams the deserts of North Africa in search of food and water.
- In rural India, villagers often complain about the presence of golden jackals preying on their livestock.
- The Indian golden jackal is an opportunistic hunter, feeding on whatever is available in its ecosystem.
- Black-backed jackals are known to inhabit desolate places in south-Saharan Africa, adaptable to various environments and living conditions.
- In the Serengeti, tourists on wildlife safaris are often thrilled to spot a black-backed jackal stalking its unsuspecting prey under the cover of darkness.