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Side-striped Jackal
Witkwasjakkals · Lupulella adusta
A quieter, more shadowy cousin of the black-backed jackal, this jackal is greyer and a little stockier, with a faint pale stripe along each side and a white tip on its tail. Side-striped jackals are shy and mostly nocturnal, preferring woodland and wetter areas. They eat lots of fruit and insects alongside small prey, making them gentler omnivores than their bolder relatives.
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Greyer overall with a white-tipped tail and a faint side stripe — no bold black saddle.
Look for its tracks
Dog print with claws like black-backed jackal's — hard to tell apart; small, oval, four toes.
Where to see it in Kruger
Uncommon in wetter woodland and bush, mostly in the north; best spotted at night near rivers and pans.
Did you know
Its white tail-tip is a handy clue, since the black-backed jackal's tail ends in black.
Often confused with
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