Baku Zoological Park
Golden Jackal
Size and weight
Up to 80 cm in body length and 40-50 cm in height.
7-10 kg
Nutrition
Omnivorous
Life Span
12-14 years
Reproduction
2-4
Conservation status
Least Concern
Most regions of Asia and Southeast, Central, Northeast Europe, Across Azerbaijan.
The Golden jackal is a wolf-like canid that is fairly common throughout most of its range. Golden jackals are abundant in valleys and beside rivers, canals, lakes, and seashores. The species is very adaptable, with the ability to exploit food ranging from fruit and insects to small ungulates.