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| Scientists say this is an African golden wolf – not a jackal as previously thought |
The 'golden jackals' of East Africa are actually 'golden wolves' and are the first new species of wolf to be identified in Africa for more than 150 years.
Previously, it was thought the golden jackals from Eurasia and East Africa were the same species, but DNA evidence has now proved otherwise.
Previously, it was thought the golden jackals from Eurasia and East Africa were the same species, but DNA evidence has now proved otherwise.
