A tan and black jackal with pointed ears stands in green grassland, holding a small piece of prey in its mouth.

Black-backed Jackal Feeding in Grassland

An adult Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) carries prey while foraging in grassland savanna within the Masai Mara, Kenya. The animal pauses among scattered tufts of grass, its characteristic tan and black coloring visible as it moves through its habitat in Narok West. © 2026 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Camera Details

  • Camera: NIKON Z 9
  • Aperture: f/6.3
  • Shutter Speed: 1/1250s
  • ISO: 1000
  • Focal Length: 800mm