Golden jackal

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/golden-jackal

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Canis aureus
2. What is the lifespan?Average 10-14 years in the wild; can live longer in captivity
3. What does a golden jackal look like?A golden jackal looks like a small, furry wolf with a golden coat. It is a friendly and clever animal.
4. Where can golden jackals be found?They live in many places, from Southeast Europe and North Africa to Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. They like lowlands, river valleys, floodplains, and areas near lakes and seashores.

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