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n. - Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog.

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  • Over time, the best hybrids might have been much more wolf than jackal overall while retaining certain jackal behavioral characteristic.
  • People need government to work for them, and this jackal is pleased that he and his party have been able to halt operations and progress.
  • Hamadan, and the jackal, which is found everywhere.
  • “Sha’arhar” is the jackal from the Pehlevi Shagál or Shaghál.
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