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Wildlife Found in Qatar

Wildlife Found in Qatar By Naveed - January 02, 2024
Wildlife Found in Qatar

Golden Jackal

Name: Golden Jackal
Scientific Name: Canis aureus


The golden jackal is a species of wolf-like canid native to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian subcontinent. Its range has been growing increasingly over the past decades, primarily because of the decline of its main competitor, the gray wolf. This jackal is omnivorous and can tolerate dry conditions. It lives in the valleys of Qatar, usually near bodies of water, and can withstand temperatures as low as -35 °C / -31 °F!

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By Naveed - January 02, 2024

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