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

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

Kremlev said officials who backed a boycott were “worse than hyenas and jackals.”

From Washington Times

Despite the Ivy League imprimatur, the cartoonist was still happy when people called him “the retching jackal guy,” a reference to his Mad illustration showing that animal mid-vomit.

From Washington Post

“But if faced with jackals or wolves, Chinese diplomats would have no choice but to confront them head-on and protect our motherland.”

From Washington Times