Jackal Pair Relaxed but Watchful

Jackals live alone or in small groups, and pairs will often stay together for life. Despite a reputation as scavengers living off the remains of lion and leopard kills, jackals catch nearly all their own food so can survive in inhospitable areas, particularly as they eat anything from fruit through to insects and rodents.

Camera: Canon EOS 400D (EOS Rebel XTi) digital; Lens: Canon EOS 70-300 IS Zoom; Focal Length: 300mm; Aperture: F5.6; Shutter Speed: 1/100; ISO: 400

Location: Mashatu Game Reserve is a private wildlife sanctuary situated in the Tuli Block region in the remote eastern corner of Botswana.

For those on safari, wildlife viewing is excellent and the area is known for its large herds of elephants, while predators like lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena are attracted by herds of migrating wildebeest, kudu, eland, and impala.

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