A medium-sized canid native to Eurasia and parts of Africa, characterized by its golden-yellow to rusty-gray coat and adaptable behavioral ecology.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse environments including grasslands, deserts, savannas, forest edges, agricultural landscapes, and semi-arid regions across southeastern Europe, Middle East, and Asia
Ecological Role
Key mesopredator in ecosystem dynamics, controlling rodent populations and serving as prey for larger carnivores, contributing to food web balance
Morphology
SKIN COATDense fur ranging from golden-yellow to grayish-brown, seasonal coat variations, protective undercoat
LIMBS WINGSDigitigrade locomotion, four limbs with non-retractable claws, adapted for running and hunting in varied terrain
HEAD SENSORYPointed ears, acute auditory perception, triangular skull with pronounced sagittal crest, sharp olfactory capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREMedium-sized canid, body length 70-105 cm, weight 7-15 kg, slender build with lean muscular frame
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Giles Laurent
