PLAYFUL JACKAL PUPS

Black-backed jackal pups climb out of their burrow. They play while their older sibling keeps watch.

The pups chase each other. They dig. They chew on things. Jackal pups like to wrestle and snuggle together. Black-backed jackals live on a continent called Africa. Find Africa on the map on the back page. Pups also practice yapping. That is one way jackals call to each other. A jackal family includes the mother, father, pups, and an older brother or sister. Mom is back with food. Yum! Jackal Relatives Jackals are part of the dog family. Members of this family are called canids. Meet some other canids.…

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National Geographic Little Kids (Digital) - 1 Issue, March/April 2025

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