Ethiopian jackal

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Canidae
gptkbp:activities diurnal and nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation high_altitude
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 to 12 years
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:bodyStyle 38.5 °C
gptkbp:breedingSeason January to March
gptkbp:climate cold weather
gptkbp:colors golden-brown
gptkbp:conservationEfforts gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
Endangered
protected areas
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivore
gptkbp:environmentalImpact top predator
gptkbp:foragingBehavior scavenger
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient relatives
gptkbp:geneticDiversity low
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 60 to 65 days
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Ethiopian_highlands
mountainous regions
grasslands and moorlands
gptkbp:hasDeveloped altricial
both parents involved
gptkbp:headlights 30 to 35 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ethiopian jackal
gptkbp:humanInteraction conflict with livestock
gptkbp:length 75 to 90 cm
gptkbp:litterSize 2 to 6 pups
gptkbp:majorIndustry insects
rodents
gptkbp:matingSystem monogamous
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Ethiopia
gptkbp:population less than 500 individuals
gptkbp:populationTrend declining
gptkbp:predators humans
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:gray_wolf
gptkbp:reproduction breeds once a year
gptkbp:researchInterest conservation studies
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Canis_simensis
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:socialResponsibility grooming behavior
pack living
gptkbp:socialStructure monogamous pairs
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships with birds
gptkbp:territory defends territory
up to 20 km²
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting
disease
gptkbp:vocalization howls
barking and yipping
gptkbp:weight 8 to 12 kg
gptkbp:wildlife cooperative hunting
in captivity