pets
Mammals
Canids & Hyenas
Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
Local name: Kolha / सियार
lightbulbOften the first “wolf” report that turns out to be a jackal.
Identification
The Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Kolha / सियार.
Habitat. Scrub, wetland edges, farmland and city outskirts nationwide
Diet. Rodents, fruit, carrion, refuse
Field notes. The default wild canid in peri-urban India. Mange, snare and vehicle-hit are typical presentations. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule II.
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Habitat
Scrub, wetland edges, farmland and city outskirts nationwide
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Diet
Rodents, fruit, carrion, refuse
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Behavior
The default wild canid in peri-urban India. Mange, snare and vehicle-hit are typical presentations.
