Jackals live in grasslands across Asia, Africa, and southern Europe. They hunt by scavenging uneaten animals left behind by larger predators. As carnivores, they eat any animal smaller than themselves, primarily dead animals found on roadsides. Jackals come in different sizes, from 7-24 pounds, and varieties include the golden fur jackal of Europe and Africa, and the black backed and side striped jackals of Africa.

1. Jackals

2. Where it lives The jackal lives in grasslands in Asia, Africa, southern and eastern Europe.

3. How it hunts Jackalsgoeshunting when it sees a fierce animal finish eating an animal.

4. Its Eating Habitat The jackal is a carnivore. It eats any animal smaller than it. They mostly eat dead animals left on the street. That’s why they are sometimes called road cleaners.

5. It’s weight The adult jackal is about three feet (one meter) long including it’s tail. Other jackals weigh 15-24 pounds. They also weigh 7-11 pounds.

6. Kinds of jackals The golden fur jackal is found in Eastern Europe and North Africa. The black backed and side striped jackal live in southern and eastern Africa.

7. Bibliography Britannica online Encyclopedia