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Canis aureus golden jackal
Canis dogs, jackals, and wolves
coyotes, and jackals (Phillips, 2018). Previously the Canis included foxes but they were removed and separated into their own Vulpes. The closest relatives to Canis are the foxes Vulpes (Van Valkenburgh et al., 2014). Other families that are similar to the Canis are the Mustelidae (weasels), Mephitidae (skunks), and Ursidae (bears) (Van Valkenburgh et al., 2014). Canis spcies can range in weight from 10 kg to 70 kgs (Malcolm, 2004). Coyotes Canis latrans and jackals Canis aureus & Canis adustus are in the
Canis simensis Ethiopian wolf; Simian jackal; Simien fox
The Ethiopian wolf has a very restricted range. It is found only in six or seven mountain ranges of Ethiopia. This includes the Arssi and Bale mountains of southeast Ethiopia, the Simien mountains, northeast Shoa, Gojjam, and Mt. Guna (Ginsberg and Macdonald 1990). The largest population exists in the Bale Mountains National Park with 120-160 individuals (Sillero-Zubiri and Gottelli 1995). Canis simensis is found in afro-alpine grasslands and heathlands where vegetation is less than 0.25 m high. It lives at
Canis lupus dingo dingo
designation Canis lupus was recommended over Canis familiaris as species name due to universal usage, though Canis familiaris dingo continues to persist as the subspecies classification in some scientific literature. As of Corbett’s writing in 1995, the current scientific name of dingos was Canis lupus dingo (Corbett 1995; Nowak 1999
Canis latrans coyote
Canis lupus gray wolf
recognized subspecies.Gray wolves are widely recognized to be the ancestor of all domestic dog breeds (Canis lupus familiaris), including feral forms such as dingos (Canis lupus dingo) and New Guinea singing dogs (Canis lupus halstromi). Genetic evidence suggests that gray wolves were domesticated at least twice, and perhaps as many as 5 times, by humans. Artificial selection by humans for particular traits, including size, appearance, aggressiveness, loyalty, and many desirable, specialized skills, has
Canis adustus side-striped jackal
thousands of jackals in the early part of the century and common trapping and poisoning during rabies outbreaks, no direct threat to the species is known. They are relatively rare throughout their range, but are not considered endangered. Conservation efforts have been made by incorporating Canis adustus into numerous national parks and reserves including: Serengeti National Park and Akagera National Park. Side-striped jackals are prey to leopards, hyenas and eagles. For small pups, eagles are an especially
Canis rufus red wolf
Presently, red wolves survive mainly as small relict and reintroduced populations in inaccessible swampland and mountainous terrain (Wilson & Ruff 1999, Nowak 1991). Red wolves are distinguished from their nearest relative, Canis lupus, by their smaller size, relatively narrower proportions, longer legs and ears, and shorter fur. Red wolves have a total length between 1000 and 1300 mm, tail length of from 300 to 420 mm, and shoulder height of 660 to 790 mm. Among red wolves, males average 10 percent larger
Canis mesomelas black-backed jackal
Heterodoxus spiniger is found on canines on all continents except Antarctica and Europe. Heterodoxus spiniger inhabits the skin of domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) and a few other canids, notably the side-striped and golden jackels (Canis adustus and Canis aureus) in Africa, and the coyote (Canis latrans), red wolf (Canis rufus) and gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in North America. It is usually found at the very proximal end of the hair shaft, close to the skin, often in the posterior dorsal
African golden wolves (Canis anthus), which were considered the same species as Eurasian golden jackals (Canis aureus) until 2015, are found across northern Africa. Their range extends east to west from Somalia to Senegal and north to south from Algeria to Kenya. Thus, golden wolves occupy the Palearctic and Ethiopian faunal regions. Because golden wolves are a highly mobile species, their wide range was likely colonized naturally. Their historic range is unknown. African golden wolves live in elevations
Nanger granti Grant's gazelle
may also eat leaves, which contain more water during the cooler, nighttime hours. While many predators are threats to G. granti, cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), wild dogs (Lycaon pictus), and golden jackals (Canis aureus) are particularly fond of G. granti fawns. During the rainy season, when the ground is soft, cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) take advantage of the greatly reduced speed of these gazelles. Gazella granti uses anti-predatory signals including alert posture and alert snorts. They avoid areas with a
Vulpes bengalensis Bengal fox; Indian fox
to Bengal fox populations. At the Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, an outbreak of distemper was responsible for a five fold change in population density over 3 years. Both Asiatic wolves (C. l. pallipes) and and jackals (C. aureus) appropriate and enlarge Bengal fox dens. There is no formal trade for fur as it is seen as low quality, however local trades do exist for claws, skin, tails, and teeth for potential medicinal purposes or as charms. Bengal foxes may help to control populations of agricultural pests
Semnopithecus entellus Hanuman langur
and golden jackals (Canis aureus). They sleep in the upper forest canopy to avoid predators while resting; however, deforestation has reduced the number of roosting trees, giving predators easier access to langurs, potentially increasing predator induced mortality (Gron, 2008). Hanuman langurs live sympatrically with Bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata), toque macaque (Macaca sinica), and hooded leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus johnii). Each species occupies a distinct niche, therefore, they are able to live with
Gazella bennettii Indian gazelle
and Prosopis cineraria (9%). The primary predators of Indian gazelles are golden jackals (Canis aureus), Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris), Indian wolves (Canis lupus pallipes), Indian leopards (Panthera pardus fusca), Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus), crested hawk-eagles (Nisaetus cirrhatus), village or feral dogs (Canis lupus) and, most importantly, humans. Hunting and illegal poaching have greatly reduced population sizes of this species. Indian gazelles use their speed and stamina to
Psammomys obesus fat sand rat
times as concentrated as humans). Fat sand rats have also been known to eat grains such as barley. Fat sand rats are preyed upon by many small predators, such as snakes, including those in the genus Spalerosophis, owls, other birds of prey, and jackals (Canis aureus). They escape predation through their vigilance, taking refuge in burrows, and through their cryptic coloration. Because fat sand rats live under and eat the leaves of Chenopodiaceae species, they may have an impact on the populations of these
Chelonia mydas Green Turtle
than adult green sea turtles. Eggs are preyed upon by multiple land mammals, reptiles, and crustaceans. Some of these mammals include: jaguars (Panthera onca), red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), feral dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), golden jackals (Canis aureus) and humans (Homo sapiens). Young green sea turtles also are consumed by crabs (Brachyura) and saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porous) which can attack on land or in the water. The only defense mechanism of hatchlings is swarming in large groups toward the
Gavialis gangeticus Gharial
for quick snaps underwater. Humans are the greatest threat to Gavialis gangeticus. Indian gharials are poached for their skin, meat, male gharas, and eggs. Gharials are also threatened indirectly through habitat destruction, as people modify habitats for agriculture and industry, and by fishing. Indian gharial eggs are eaten by rats (Rattus), golden jackals (Canis aureus), wild pigs (Sus), mongooses (Herpestes), and monitor lizards (Varanus). Young Indian gharials are eaten by these predators as well as
Phoeniconaias minor lesser flamingo
vicinity of the lakes. These birds typically prey on the adult lesser flamingos. Vultures such as Egyptian vultures Neophron percnopterus, lappet-faced vultures Torgos reacheliotus, and white-headed vultures Trigonoceps occipitalis typically prey on the eggs and young in the breeding colonies. Golden jackals Canis aureus, pale foxes Vulpes pallida, honey badgers Mellivora capensis, side-striped jackals Canis adustus, and striped hyenas Hyaena hyaena occasionally prey upon lesser flamingos.Lesser flamingos
Pavo cristatus Indian peafowl
Canis aureus) are also considered to be main predators. Because peafowl are so effective at running away and disappearing into shrubbery, predators usually take the birds down in a surprise attack.The male train can contribute to a higher predation rate on this species. When they are drinking or displaying, the train obstructs their view of potential predators stalking them from behind. Predators can also snatch a male's train if they are roosting too low. For example, tigers can stretch up to three meters