What is Golden jackal?
The '''golden jackal''' (''Canis aureus''), also called the '''Asiatic''', '''Oriental''' or '''common jackal''' is a carnivorous mammal of the [[Canidae]] family. [[File:Golden Jackal Revivim.jpg|thumb|left]] It is native to southeastern Europe, [[Southeast Asia]], the [[Middle East]] and [[South Asia]]. It is the largest of the jackals, and the only species of jackal to live outside Africa. 13 subspecies of golden jackal are recognised. {{commons|Canis aureus}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Canids]] [[Category:Mammals of Pakistan]] [[Category:Mammals of Asia]] [[Category:Mammals of Europe]]