Origin:
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a medium-sized predator that inhabits a wide range of habitats from southeastern Europe through the Middle East to southern Asia. It is a highly adaptable species that is often found near human settlements, where it can take advantage of available food sources.

Specifics:
Appearance: The golden jackal has a slender body with a thick, yellowish-brown to gray-brown coat that changes seasonally. It has relatively short legs, a long snout, and a bushy tail.
Size: Adults reach a body length of 70–85 cm, a tail measuring 20–30 cm, and weigh 8–14 kg.
Behavior: Jackals live in pairs or small family groups. They are omnivorous and highly opportunistic, with their diet including smaller mammals, birds, reptiles, fruit, and carrion.

Interesting facts:
Adaptability: The golden jackal can adapt to a variety of environments, including forests, savannas, fields and semi-deserts. In recent decades, its range has expanded to include central and western Europe.
Communication: Jackals are known for their distinctive sounds, including howls, barks and whines, which they use to communicate with pack members.
Cooperation: When hunting or defending their territory, jackals are able to cooperate in pairs or groups, which increases their chances of success.
Occurrence:
The golden jackal is widespread from southeastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Croatia) through the Middle East to India and southeast Asia. In recent years, its gradual spread to central Europe, including Slovakia and the Czech Republic, has been recorded. It mainly inhabits lowlands and open habitats, but can also be found in mountainous areas.

Golden jackal hunting:
Jackal hunting is permitted in many countries where it is considered a pest or a competitive predator. It is hunted mainly by luring or night observation. The jackal is sought not only as a trophy, but also for population control in areas where it can threaten small game or livestock.