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GOLDEN JACKAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
Universal entry(ies)
Canis aureus
Latin
CONT

Pack living may also be an adaptation for the defense of major food supplies such as caches of carrion. The observations of David Macdonald ... of Oxford indicate that this is the case for golden jackals (Canis aureus) found in Israel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Canis aureus
Latin
CONT

La vie en groupe est aussi une forme d'adaptation qui permet de défendre les fruits de la chasse contre d'éventuelles convoitises. Les observations de David McDonald, d'Oxford, montrent que les Chacals dorés d'Israël (Canis aureus) se regroupent pour veiller sur les réserves de charognes destinées à assurer la nourriture des animaux durant plusieurs jours.

Spanish

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