Sri Lanka Jackal

The Sri Lanka jackal inhabits the lowlands of the dry zone, but can also be found in many of the wilder areas of the island. It looks much like a fox or even a dog, with brown fur on the lower body and coarser grey and black fur on the back and tail. The Sri Lanka jackal often lives in pairs or small family groups. Although it is nocturnal in areas close to human habitation, in national parks it can be seen during the day.