African Golden Wolf vs Golden Jackal
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
African Golden Wolf
0.5 m
Human
1.75 m
Golden Jackal
0.5 m
| African Golden Wolf | Golden Jackal | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7–15 kg | 6–15 kg |
| Length | 0.9–1.2 m | 0.7–1.05 m |
| Height | 35–50 cm | 38–50 cm |
| Top Speed | 65 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–12 yrs | 8–14 yrs |
| Gestation | 63 days | 63 days |
| Offspring | 2–6 | 2–8 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Desert, Woodland, Mountain | Grassland, Farmland, Woodland, Desert, Savanna, Urban, Heathland |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Canidae | Canidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |