noun a wild dog-like animal that scavenges for food and is known for its cunning and stealth
Conservation efforts often focus on protecting jackal populations due to their importance in the ecosystem and threats they face from habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.
Jackals play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance by scavenging on carrion and controlling small mammal populations.
Jackals are small to medium-sized carnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. They are known for their scavenging behavior and are often found in savannas and deserts.
The writer used the term 'jackal' in their novel to symbolize cunning and opportunistic behavior.
In psychology, the term 'jackal' may be used metaphorically to refer to negative or destructive thought patterns.
Biologists studying animal behavior may use 'jackal' to refer to a specific species of wild dog in the genus Canis.