Black-backed Jackal

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: Unknown

Habitat

Savannas, woodlands, and grasslands of Eastern and Southern Africa, often in pairs or small family groups with monogamous mating system.

Threats

• Persecution as livestock predators
• Poisoning and trapping
• Road mortality
• Habitat loss to agriculture
• Disease transmission

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks and reserves. Research on ecology and behavior. Community-based conflict mitigation. Education about scavenger role. Monitoring of population health.