Canis aureus Linneus .Recently the numbers of this animal has gone down drastically because of poaching . From' least concern' it has come down to ' endangered' Crimes against the less charismatic species often goes unnoticed in India .The so called 'jackal horn ' trade is fuelled by extensive endorsement and unsubstantiated claims made by religious practitioners .I was lucky enough to see a pack of four in the Cauvery Wild life sanctuary in June while on a drive through the forest .Nikon 850+200-500 ,ISO 1100 ,1/1250 ,F/8 .
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