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Canidae

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Canidae - Otocyon megalotis (Desmarest, 1822)

Option B
A. The greatest length of the head and body (excluding the tail) is usually less than 65 cm.
B. There is a dark "mask" around the eyes.
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Canis

There are three species known from Tanzania: Canis adustus (the side-striped jackal), Canis aureus (the golden jackal) and Canis mesomelas (the black or silver-backed jackal). Another species, Canis familiaris (the domestic dog) is introduced to the country. Jackals are omnivorous and found in a variety of habitats.