A note on feeding habits, Ectoparasites and measurements of the Black-Backed Jackal Canis Mesomelas from Addo Elephant National Park (original) (raw)

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A note on feeding habits, Ectoparasites and measurements of the Black-Backed Jackal Canis Mesomelas from Addo Elephant National Park

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A.J Hall-Martin, National Parks Board of Trustees, South Africa
B. P Botha, National Parks Board of Trustees, South Africa

Abstract

DsitSi from a small sample of black-backed jackals confined to the National Park indicated that they were opportunistic feeders taking various insects, molluscs, reptiles, birds, mammals and fruits as available. Raiding of ostrich Struthio camelus nests and the probable technique of egg-breaking is also recorded. Body measurements of these jackals fall with the range reported for this species in the Cape Province of South Africa. Observations on age indicate spring or early summer births.

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Mammal Review vol: 50 issue: 1 first page: 101 year: 2020
doi: 10.1111/mam.12179