Real Black-backed Jackal Skeleton - Articulated Aldabra The kangaroo rat's characteristic hopping

The kangaroo rat's characteristic hopping is known as saltatorial locomotion

Greatest Width 83 cm (32

It is characterized by its unusual method of finding food: it taps on trees to find grubs

well adapted to open habitats where it grazes primarily on grasses

They are primarily vegetarian

Real Black-backed Jackal Skeleton - Articulated Aldabra The kangaroo rat's characteristic hoppingThe black backed jackal is indigenous to southern Africa and the East African coast. This medium sized canid is a carnivore, primarily scavenging carrion and feeding on insects. However, they will occasionally prey on small vertebrates including domestic fowl, lamb, rabbits, and antelope. Jackals, like most wild dog species, are gregarious and social and will establish pack hierarchies. Specifications: This specimen was formerly used as a display in