Indian Jackal Stock Photo

Golden JackalAs the name suggests, the coat is golden brown with a bit of mottled fur in between. In winters, however depending on the region, a darker coat can be seen. They are quite widespread across India. Right from the Himalayan foothills, down to the Western Ghats; the Golden Jackal has a wide distribution.The typical habitat of the golden jackal can be anywhere from the dry deciduous forests, semi-arid regions to agricultural lands and close to human settlement habitats.