Publisher's Synopsis
Jackals are often pictured as lone opportunistic hunters, but these clever canines can live in pacts of up to 30 that work together to provide protection. Budding biologists will learn more about jackal lifestyles and adaptations with this fascinating title. It covers key details about jackals including their diet, adaptations, habitat, and their vital ecological role controlling the populations of their prey--and pests for farmers! With engaging fact-boxes, stunning full-color photos, a helpful graphic organizer, and a vocabulary-building glossary, readers are sure to gain a lasting understanding of these unique and important wild canines. This title, carefully written with early readers in mind, aims to be a beneficial addition to any early life sciences curriculum.
