jackal

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The animals, also known as the plains wolf and listed as vulnerable, are smaller than the stronger Himalayan wolf and can be mistaken for other species such as jackals.

From Barron's

When jackals or wolves come, we will face them with shotguns.’”

From Seattle Times

“When friends visit, bring out the fine wine. When jackals and wolves visit, bring out the shotgun.”

From New York Times

“Who will send their daughters to play the sport when these kind of jackals are roaming around?” said Suhdir Kumar, a father of three, including one daughter, who was supporting the wrestlers’ protest.

From New York Times

The croplands surrounding the village were also home to jungle cats—small felines that often stole domestic chickens—as well as jackals and foxes.

From Scientific American