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Sri Lankan Jackal

Kumana National Park

Where to find them 

The Sri Lankan jackal can be found throughout the island - but however is less prevalent in the higher mountainous areas whilst they can be found in abundance all national parks, dry zones and also in marshy areas including Thalangama wetlands, Bolgoda Lake in Colombo and Muthurajawela which is around 20 kilometers North of Colombo. This image of the Sri Lankan jackal was captured by our inhouse naturalist Mindaka Mahela, at the Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka. 

Fun facts

This golden jackal, Canis aureus naria are observed to be monogamous when females mate, and they would fiercely defend the territory from other females - restricting access of female intruders to the males, thereby not sharing him and preventing his paternal investment in another family of jackals. Usually a jackal family will include the cubs and one or two adults who are called ‘helpers’ who once they reach sexual maturity, continue living with the parents for about a year. They do not breed, but help their parents in rearing the next litter. 

Lesser known facts

One of the serious concerns to their population is the spread of natural diseases including rabies and distemper which increases their mortality rate. Another issue faced by these jackals are, the hunting and persecution as livestock predators and pests by the locals. The final threat to their existence is the turning of their natural habitat into industrial areas and agricultural lands by the authorities, which leads to decline in habitat and food shortages. 

 

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"Thanks to our guide Avinka we had five great safaris staying four nights just after reopening this February. The staff made us feel so very welcome during the entire stay.

The safaries are just wonderful, and having a great guide in your vehicle makes a big difference. Avinka can spot animals you would never see and we were even lucky enough to sight leopards on the trees, close to our vehicle, and also running through the field. The wildlife is so exciting that you will have a great experience even if you don‘t see any leopards. We also had a great driver, which is essential if you drive through difficult territory. You are being taken care of the entire time, so even for those who do safaris for the first time, you will always feel safe.

The camp itself is very comfortable, you get everything you can think of, and on top of the great food being served with so much attention and friendliness. You also get wonderful vegetarian and vegan options. They put on bonfires at night, which makes it unforgettable.
When booking and making plans, you get great support from the headquarters, even if it gets difficult since you have to change your plans.
The best thing what can happen to you at the end of a vacation is when you are a bit sad to leave the place, having experienced something to remember forever, and the team does everything for this to happen. Thank you so much"

Axel S wrote, Traveled with family
January 2021

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