Golden Jackal

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: Unknown

Habitat

Varied habitats across Europe, Asia, and Africa including grasslands, woodlands, scrublands, and agricultural areas, adaptable to human presence.

Threats

• Persecution as livestock predators
• Road mortality
• Habitat loss in some regions
• Poisoning from predator control
• Disease transmission

Conservation efforts

Protected in some national parks. Research on expanding range in Europe. Community education about ecological role. Monitoring of population trends. Habitat protection where needed.