Beverly Joubert Instagram – Ever alert, this black-backed jackal paused momentarily while quenching its thirst to scan its surroundings for a potential meal or any approaching threats. Jackals are highly adaptable, hardy survivors, capable of thriving in a variety of landscapes, from city suburbs to parched deserts. Their extensive range sometimes puts them in conflict with humans as they stray onto farmlands and occasionally prey on livestock or domestic dogs. In wild areas where larger predators have been eliminated, jackals play a critical role in controlling prey species and removing potentially diseased carcasses from the landscape.⁣ ⁣ #wildlife #nature #jackal