Jackals

1895

Jackals are much more cunning than wolves and approach the fox more nearly in the exhibition of craftiness. They are natives of northern Africa and southern Asia and are nocturnal animals.

Combining in packs or hunting in associations of several members, they will pull down antelopes and sheep. but when they seek their prey singly they are content with smaller animals and poultry.

They are readily tamed when caught young and will act like dogs when called by the masters, crouching, wagging their tails and rolling on the ground, but, like the wolf, are not to be trusted, for they respect only the hand of their master.