Jackal vs Fox: What's The Difference
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Jackals and foxes are both members of the Canidae (dog) family but belong to different scientific genera.
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They exhibit key differences in social behaviour, physical characteristics, and geographic range.
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Jackals are more closely related to wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs, belonging to the same lineage.
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Foxes belong to a different, more ancient branch of the canine family.
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Foxes hunt and live alone for most of the year. Jackals form strong, long-term monogamous pair bonds and often work cooperatively.
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Jackals are built more robustly and have longer legs and a less prominent forehead than the more delicate, ground-level build of a fox.
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Foxes are highly adaptable and found in almost every biome, including deserts and the Arctic.
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Jackals are generally found in specific old world scrublands and savannas.
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