jackal

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The animals, also known as the plains wolf and listed as vulnerable, are smaller than the stronger Himalayan wolf and can be mistaken for other species such as jackals.

From Barron's

Aside from occasional reports among jackals and a species of desert fox, rabies is uncommon among wild animals in Africa.

From Washington Times

"You jackals! How could you?" his mother demanded of his killers at his funeral, bending over the coffin draped in the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag.

From BBC

Sidesteps turned into skids, attempts to jackal over the ball turned into costly breakdown belly flops.

From BBC

They initially suggested a generic animal mask, like a jackal, but ultimately turned to director and prominent production designer Lisa Soper to push the idea further.

From Los Angeles Times