Shh, I’m on tip-toe. Don’t want to wake the neighbours!!
Wow! We’ve spotted a Canis Mesomelas - simply put, the Black-Backed Jackal. They are found only in Africa which makes them very
special and unique to our country.
This species habitat ranges from small to large cities and
the Namib Desert. The males are usually larger than females and they prefer
large open land as opposed to dense bushy areas. Although their black hair
runs from the back of their necks to their tails, they have white chests and
are rusty-white underneath. Their heads are dog- like but they have pointy
ears, much like that of a cat. They scavenge for food in areas where bigger
game is killed and will also survive off humans feeding them. They live for 12
to 14 years in captivity, we are very fortunate to spot one of
them. Maybe you would be lucky enough to spot one of these seldom seen animals
while spending the night in one of our open air rooms.
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