0 a wild animal like a dog that lives in Africa and southern Asia and eats animals that have died or been killed by others
1 any of several types of wild dog of Asia and Africa that hunt and travel in groups
This strongly suggests recent spillover of rabies to jackals from the local dog population.
Once the dog ceased to be a host for rabies, the jackal emerged as the principal host and control measures were directed at this species.
We may conclude, because of the large number of parasites present in the blood-film, that the jackal was suffering from an acute attack of disease set up by the parasite.
They are not watchdogs for the taxpayer, but much more often jackals for private interests.
The moment local authorities begin to speed up house building these jackals of industry are going to swoop down upon the booty.
All the lions and tigers are not dead, and those who think that only jackals prowl in the political jungle are severely mistaken.
They prey on society like a pack of jackals.
He was in an awkward spot and the jackals gathered around.
