Wildlife
Black-backed Jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
The black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas) is a medium sized canine native to eastern and southern Africa.
Wildlife
Black-backed Jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
The black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas) is a medium sized canine native to eastern and southern Africa.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings2,953 records
Curve from 2,953 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Eastern Cape and beyond
Provinces where Black-backed Jackal is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
2,949 records, iNaturalist
Places to stay
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