Jackals were spotted on the territory of the Chernobyl reserve
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Previously, only jackal tracks were found on the territory of the reserve, but now they saw the animal itself.
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This is a new species of large predatory mammals for Polissia, reported in the Chernobyl radiation and ecological biosphere reserve.
Previously, only jackal tracks were found on the territory of the reserve, but now they saw the animal itself.
It is still unknown whether the animals will be able to establish themselves and reproduce in the protected areas.
The golden jackal (ordinary) is a representative of the canine family, informs Encyclopedia Britannica. Animals reach a length of 85-95 cm, weigh from 7 to 11 kg. Golden jackals are distinguished by their yellowish color.
Predators live in open areas. These are nocturnal animals that mostly hide in bushes or thickets during the day, and go hunting at dusk.
Tracks of a jackal in Chernobyl
Chernobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve
Like other representatives of the genus, jackals howl in the evening, have an unpleasant odor caused by the secretion of a gland at the base of the tail. Like wolves and coyotes, these animals interbreed with domestic dogs.
As notes On the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the golden jackal can survive in a variety of environments thanks to its tolerance to arid conditions and its omnivorous nature.
The range of these predators in Europe is usually limited to the coastal regions of the Mediterranean and Black Seas. However, single animals were spotted in Switzerland, Poland, and Germany. According to forecasts, the range of distribution of the species will continue to increase to the west and north of the continent.
We used to wrote about Chernobyl animals that do not react to radioactive exposure.
Anna Kovalenko, UP. Life
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