jackalspast and present
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All Jackal locations
- A project of Nature Conservation FoundationProject Team: Anush Shetty, Rajeev Pillay, Pavithra Sankaran & M D Madhusudan
All Jackal locations
Although the Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) occurs widely in India, we actually know very little about this animal. In this project, we are trying to learn a few simple, but important things about jackals. Where jackals are found today? Where were they found in the past? In the places where they occur, are they seen as often today as they were in the past? What threats do they face? Answers to these questions from more and more locations across the country can help us map the distribution of jackals and even make reasonable assessments of their conservation status.
To contribute to this project, you need not be a wildlife enthusiast or an ecologist - if you have ever seen a jackal in the wild, please come tell us about it! And if you know others who could tell us more, do ask them to contribute too!
Here are some links that can tell you more about the jackal, if you would like to learn more about this species.
Pictures of Golden Jackal:
Although the Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) occurs widely in India, we actually know very little about this animal. In this project, we are trying to learn a few simple, but important things about jackals. Where jackals are found today? Where were they found in the past? In the places where they occur, are they seen as often today as they were in the past? What threats do they face? Answers to these questions from more and more locations across the country can help us map the distribution of jackals and even make reasonable assessments of their conservation status.
To contribute to this project, you need not be a wildlife enthusiast or an ecologist - if you have ever seen a jackal in the wild, please come tell us about it! And if you know others who could tell us more, do ask them to contribute too!